Pediatric Cavernous Malformation: Current Controversies in Management-Pediatric Cavernous Malformations

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The video features Dr. Michael Scott, an Emeritus Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children's Hospital and a professor of neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Scott discusses the natural history of pediatric cavernous malformations and the importance of observing these lesions to determine the best management approach. He shares his personal experiences with patients who had cavernous malformations, highlighting the uncertainty and variability of their natural history. Dr. Scott also mentions the association of cavernous malformations with other venous anomalies, such as developmental venous anomalies, cortical telangiectasias, and arteriovenous fistulas. He emphasizes the need for careful evaluation and consideration of the risks and benefits before deciding on surgery for cavernous malformations, particularly in eloquent areas like the brainstem. Dr. Scott concludes by discussing the unpredictable nature of these lesions and the importance of observing their natural history before proceeding with any surgical intervention.

Keywords

Dr. Michael Scott

neurosurgeon

pediatric cavernous malformations

natural history

observation

management approach

venous anomalies