Doctor explains condition that causes ‘caverns in the brain’ with 'no obvious symptoms'

A brain cavernoma can sometimes be completely asymptomatic (Image: GETTY) Cavernomas, which can form in the brain or spinal cord, are almost impossible to prevent. This condition affects approximately one in 600 people and can be diagnosed at any age, but it is particularly common between the ages of 20 and 40. Essentially, cavernoma occurs when a cluster of blood vessels forms, typically in the brain or spinal cord, and fills with slowly flowing blood, creating "caverns" that can range in size from millimetres to several centimetres.

Dr Mary Murphy , who specialises in cavernomas at the Cleveland Clinic in London, shared her insights about the condition with Reach on Cavernoma Awareness Day, August 21. Interestingly, she revealed that most cavernomas are discovered accidentally as many patients never experience symptoms. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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