A cavernous malformation associated with an acute subdural hematoma: case report and literature review

Abstract Background Acute subdural hematoma secondary to bleeding from a cavernous malformation is uncommon, and few cases are reported in the literature. Case description We describe the case of a 40-year-old woman who had no prior history of significant illness and successfully underwent surgery f...

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Main Authors: Dramane Cissé, Daniel Yamba Yamba, Mohammed El Ghabouch, Muhindo Dominique, Oualid Mohammed Hmamouche, Marouane Hammoud, Faycal Lakhdar, Mohammed Benzagmout, Khalid Chakour, Mohammed El Faiz Chaoui
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-025-00409-6
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Summary:Abstract Background Acute subdural hematoma secondary to bleeding from a cavernous malformation is uncommon, and few cases are reported in the literature. Case description We describe the case of a 40-year-old woman who had no prior history of significant illness and successfully underwent surgery for the management of acute subdural hematoma related to a right frontal cortical cavernous malformation revealed by intracranial hypertensive syndrome, and impaired consciousness Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was 7. Both lesions were resected, and the patient was doing good with a GCS 15 after 3 months of follow-up. Conclusion It is quite rare for a cavernous malformation to manifest as an acute subdural hemorrhage. When making a differential diagnosis for spontaneous acute subdural hemorrhage, cavernous malformation should be considered, and surgical resection is doable.
ISSN:2520-8225