What is Cavernous Malformation?

A cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a collection of small blood vessels (capillaries) in the central nervous system (CNS) that is enlarged and irregular in structure and takes the shape of  a characteristic honeycomb-like pattern.  In CCM, the walls of the capillaries are thinner than normal, less elastic, and prone to leaking.   
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What is Cavernous Malformation?


A cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a collection of small blood vessels (capillaries) in the central nervous system (CNS) that is enlarged and irregular in structure and takes the shape of  a characteristic honeycomb-like pattern.  In CCM, the walls of the capillaries are thinner than normal, less elastic, and prone to leaking. 

 

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