AVM or Hemangioma?

How is it determined how to categorize a mass of blood vessels? Neurologists aren't agreeing on what was found.

Thanks!

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Thank you for your question. Although without being able to examine you I can not offer you the specific advice on diagnosis and treatment that you need, but I would try to provide you some relevant information about your health concern.

Arterio-venous malformation (AVM) is a congenital anomaly in which an abnormal connection between arteries and veins in brain can occur. Hemangiomas are also common congenital malformation and occurs as abnormal collection of very weak capillaries. It is not difficult by a neurologist to differentiate both of them. However, both could present with common symptoms of headache, dizziness, feeling of abnormal sensation, difficulty in performing daily activities and vertigo. I would recommend you to see a neurologist who can evaluate the details of your case and could better determine the insight of your situation. Hope this helps.