What is Cerebral 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. In CCM, the walls of the capillaries are thinner than normal, less elastic, and prone to leaking.
Who has Cerebral Cavernous Malformation at PatientsLikeMe?
- 15 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 8 say Cerebral Cavernous Malformation is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 82% | Females |
|---|---|
| 18% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 3 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 0 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 1 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 10 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from Cerebral Cavernous Malformation patients who have completed their condition history