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Cavernous angioma MRA
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A cerebral angiogram or magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is usually requested as lesions can go undetected in an MRI. If a lesion is discernible via angiogram in the same location as in the MRI, then an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) becomes the primary concern.
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
- The low-flow property of cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) lesions makes it difficult to be seen angiographically.
- If a lesion is discernible via angiogram in the same location as in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), then an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) becomes the primary concern. [1]
References
References
- ↑ Warner EJ, Burkat CN, Gentry LR (2013). “Orbital fibrous histiocytoma mimicking cavernous hemangioma on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRA imaging”. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 29 (1): e3–5. doi:10.1097/IOP.0b013e31825412f7. PMID 22836792.
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