SYMPTOMS

Symptoms are caused by the pressure of accumulated blood in and around the CCM on adjacent brain tissue. If the bleed is small, it may take several subsequent bleeds until enough pressure is built up in order for the person to notice symptoms. The CCM could also bleed substantially causing immediate problems or neurological deficits. Or, the lesion could remain dormant and not have evidence of any bleed at all.
Mild symptoms can include:

Headache
Occasional dizziness
Vomiting
Uncontrollable Hiccups
Periodic Weakness
Irritability and/or Changes in Personality

More pronounced symptoms can include:

Seizure
Stroke – sometimes fatal
Loss of vision
Loss of speech
Paralysis

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