Pediatric Cerebral Vascular Malformations : Current and Future Perspectives

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Journal J Korean Neurosurg Soc

Date 2024 Feb 27

PMID 38409785

Authors

Edward R Smith

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Abstract

Intracranial vascular malformations typically encountered by pediatric neurosurgeons include arteriovenous malformations, vein of Galen malformations and cavernous malformations. While these remain amongst some of the most challenging lesions faced by patients and caregivers, the past decade has produced marked advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology of these conditions, with concomitant innovations in treatment. This article will highlight present and future perspectives relevant to these diseases, with a focus on an emerging approach utilizing disease-specific mutations to develop a novel taxonomy for these conditions.

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