Spinal Cavernoma

Spinal Cavernoma - Is a vascular malformation, within the spinal cord.

‘The spinal cord is believed to be the rarest location for a cavernoma to develop.’

Symptoms are caused by injury to the nerves in the spinal cord, and are related to what the spinal cord normally does.

Symptoms may include;
‣ Weakness in the hands or legs
‣ Sensory problems – pins and needles, numbness, and/or problems with balance
‣ Pain
‣ Bladder and/or bowel dysfunction

Information booklet;
https://cavernoma.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Cavernoma-Spinal-booklet.pdf

Information on Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation website page;
https://www.alliancetocure.org/cavernous-angioma-in-depth/symptoms/spinal-lesions/