Symptomatic cerebral cavernomas in pregnancy: a series of 6 cases and review of the literature

Objective: To present our experience of symptomatic cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) in pregnancy and to review the literature on the topic.Methods: We retrospectively collected a case series of symptomatic CCMs during pregnancy or the puerperium. A literature search was performed to identify all similar reports.Results: We collected 16 cases of symptomatic CCMs. Haemorrhage occurred in 10 patients. Two patients opted for termination of...