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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, D.M.D., M.D.

Overview

Family history increases the risk of having cavernous angioma. Genetic testing is recommended for the pathogenic variants of cavernous angioma (KRIT1, MGC4607, and PDCD10'').

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Genetic Testing

Genetic Testing and Counseling Recommendations: [1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Akers A, Al-Shahi Salman R, A Awad I, Dahlem K, Flemming K, Hart B; et al. (2017). "Synopsis of Guidelines for the Clinical Management of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations: Consensus Recommendations Based on Systematic Literature Review by the Angioma Alliance Scientific Advisory Board Clinical Experts Panel". Neurosurgery. 80 (5): 665–680. doi:10.1093/neuros/nyx091. PMC 5808153. PMID 28387823.