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Vascular malformations of the brain in achondroplasia

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A further case of intracranial haemorrhage in achondroplasia is reported. At necropsy, an intracerebral haematoma communicating with the left temporal horn was found. Histological examinations revealed the presence of a cavernous angioma. The literature is reviewed.

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  1. A. Pau & G. Orunesu

    Present address: Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

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    Pau, A., Orunesu, G. Vascular malformations of the brain in achondroplasia. Acta neurochir 50, 289–292 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01808526

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