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.
How do members experience cerebral cavernous malformation?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with cerebral cavernous malformation*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for cerebral cavernous malformation*
Who has cerebral cavernous malformation on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 3 | |
30s | 18 | |
40s | 17 | |
50s | 19 | |
60s | 21 | |
70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 13 | |
Female | 72 |