Overview
Genetic neurovascular malformation is a rare condition in which abnormal connections form between blood vessels in or around the brain and nervous system due to changes in a person's genes. These malformations can involve arteries, veins, or capillaries and may disrupt normal blood flow in the brain or spinal cord. Depending on the location and size of the malformation, symptoms can range from headaches and seizures to more serious problems like bleeding (hemorrhage) in the brain, stroke-like episodes, or neurological deficits such as weakness or difficulty speaking. This group of conditions is inherited, meaning the genetic changes responsible can be passed from parent to child. Several different genes have been identified that can cause neurovascular malformations, and the specific gene involved often determines the type and severity of the condition. Some people may have visible skin changes or other signs outside the nervous system. Treatment depends on the type, size, and location of the malformation. Options may include monitoring with regular imaging, surgical removal, endovascular procedures (where doctors work inside the blood vessels using catheters), or focused radiation therapy (stereotactic radiosurgery). Medications may be used to manage symptoms like seizures or headaches. Research is ongoing into targeted drug therapies that address the underlying genetic pathways. Because this is a complex condition, care is best managed by a team of specialists working together.
Key symptoms:
Headaches, sometimes severe or suddenSeizuresBleeding in the brain (intracranial hemorrhage)Stroke-like episodesWeakness on one side of the bodyNumbness or tinglingDifficulty speaking or understanding speechVision problemsDizziness or balance problemsRinging in the ears or pulsating sound in the headLearning difficulties or cognitive changesSkin changes such as red or purple birthmarksFatigueNausea or vomiting
Variable
Can be inherited in different ways depending on the underlying gene
Variable
Can begin at different ages, from infancy through adulthood
Treatments
No FDA-approved treatments are currently listed for Genetic neurovascular malformation.
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Treatment Centers
8 centersBaylor College of Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🏥 NORDStanford Medicine Rare Disease Center ↗
Stanford Medicine
📍 Stanford, CA
🔬 UDNNIH Clinical Center Undiagnosed Diseases Program ↗
National Institutes of Health
📍 Bethesda, MD
🔬 UDNUCLA UDN Clinical Site ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
🔬 UDNBaylor College of Medicine UDN Clinical Site ↗
Baylor College of Medicine
📍 Houston, TX
🔬 UDNHarvard/MGH UDN Clinical Site ↗
Massachusetts General Hospital
📍 Boston, MA
🏥 NORDMayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine ↗
Mayo Clinic
📍 Rochester, MN
👤 Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
🏥 NORDUCLA Rare Disease Day Program ↗
UCLA Health
📍 Los Angeles, CA
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Questions for your doctor
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- Q1.What specific type of neurovascular malformation does my family member or I have, and which gene is involved?,What is the risk of bleeding or other serious complications?,How often should imaging or monitoring be done?,What treatment options are available, and what are the risks and benefits of each?,Are there any activities or medications I should avoid?,Should other family members be tested for this genetic condition?,Are there any clinical trials or new therapies I should know about?
Common questions about Genetic neurovascular malformation
What is Genetic neurovascular malformation?
Genetic neurovascular malformation is a rare condition in which abnormal connections form between blood vessels in or around the brain and nervous system due to changes in a person's genes. These malformations can involve arteries, veins, or capillaries and may disrupt normal blood flow in the brain or spinal cord. Depending on the location and size of the malformation, symptoms can range from headaches and seizures to more serious problems like bleeding (hemorrhage) in the brain, stroke-like episodes, or neurological deficits such as weakness or difficulty speaking. This group of conditions
Which specialists treat Genetic neurovascular malformation?
4 specialists and care centers treating Genetic neurovascular malformation are listed on UniteRare, sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov principal investigators, published research, and the NPPES NPI registry.