Multiple cerebral cavernous malformations in a pediatric patient with Turner syndrome

• Published in: Interdisciplinary neurosurgery : Advanced techniques and case management Vol. 10; pp. 46 - 48
• Main Authors: Gamboa, Nicholas T., Carlson, Elizabeth, Park, Min S., Kestle, John R., Kalani, M. Yashar S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2017; Elsevier
• Subjects: Cavernous angioma; Cerebral cavernous malformation; Hemangioma; Turner syndrome; Vascular malformation; Vascular malformation; Cerebral cavernous malformation; Hemangioma; Turner syndrome; Cavernous angioma
• ISSN: 2214-7519; 2214-7519
• DOI: 10.1016/j.inat.2017.06.006

Turner syndrome (TS; 45,X0) is a relatively common chromosomal disorder that is associated with characteristic phenotypic stigmata: short stature, webbed neck, broad (“shield”) chest with widely spaced nipples, cubitus valgus, ovarian dysgenesis (“streak ovary”), primary amenorrhea, renal anomalies, lymphedema of the hands or feet, and various vascular abnormalities. Abnormalities of the cardiovascular system are commonly reported in patient with TS, and vascular anomalies affecting various other organ systems are also frequently reported. To date, however, few reports of intracranial vascular malformations exist. The authors report the case of a patient with TS who was found to have multiple cerebral cavernous malformations on imaging. •Multiple cavernous malformations were found in a patient with Turner syndrome.•Turner syndrome is associated with other vascular disease.•This shows a possible new association of Turner with vascular malformations.