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Brain vascular malformations affect the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain and can cause bleeding in the brain or pressure on the brain. Spinal vascular malformations disrupt blood flow to the spine and if left untreated, can permanently damage the spinal cord. These conditions are rare in children, but do require medical treatment. … Read more