A 'perfect storm' of genetic mutations is behind rare sporadic brain malformations that cause stroke, seizures - Science Daily

A new study found that specific genetic mutations occurring in just the right locations in the brain are behind the formation of cavernous angiomas, which can bleed and cause strokes and seizures.

A rare type of brain blood vessel malformation known as a cavernous angioma affects more than one million Americans and carries a lifetime risk of stroke and seizures. Only around one-third of cases … [+4674 chars]

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