VON-HIPPEL-LINDAU DIASEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH CAVERNOUS HEMAGIOMAS Cavernous hemangiomas are composed of large, dilated vascular channels. Von Hippel Lindau Disease: Autosomal dominant disorder Cavernous hemangiomas are component of von Hippel-Lindau disease in which vascular lesions are commonly found in the cerebellum, retina , brain stem pancreas, and liver. Patients also may have cysts involving the pancreas, liver, and kidneys and have an increased propensity to develop renal cell carcinoma.