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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Who has cerebral cavernous malformation on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 21 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 72 |
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