A taxonomy for cerebellar cavernous malformations: subtypes of cerebellar lesions
Most cerebellar CMs are convexity lesions that do not require deep dissection. However, transsulcal and fissural approaches are used for those beneath the cerebellar surface to minimize tissue transgression and preserve associated function. Complete resection without any new deficit is accomplished in most patients. The proposed taxonomy for cerebellar CMs (suboccipital, tentorial, petrosal, vermian, tonsillar, and deep nuclear) guides the selection of craniotomy and approach to enhance patient safety and optimize neurological outcomes.
Authors
- Joshua S. Catapano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6599-0269)
- Ramin A. Morshed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8464-6041)
- Lea Scherschinski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2791-3809)
- Peter M. Lawrence (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7739-9633)
- Christopher S. Graffeo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5314-1067)
- Adam T. Eberle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3905-7338)
- Danielle VanBrabant
- Kate N. Jensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4520-7956)
- Satvir Saggi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4511-367X)
- Ethan A. Winkler
- Michael T. Lawton
Institutions
- Barrow Neurological Institute (US)
- St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (US)
- University of California, San Francisco (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of neurosurgery
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/2024.4.jns24448
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.48