Spinal AV malformation

Cureus, 2020

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the cervical spine can present with symptoms resulting from their mass effect, vascular steal, or subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). While ruptured cerebral aneurysms bleed fast and usually cause severe headache, AVM bleed slowly; moreover, when the location is extracranial, the presentation might be even more confusing. For these reasons, the clinical course can be misleading. We present the case of a woman who had bleeding from an AVM of the cervical spine and discuss the classification and treatment options of AVM.

Romanian Journal of Neurology, 2008

We present the case of a 32-year-old female who was admitted to the Neurology Clinic for occipital headache and severe cervical pain. Based on the first investigations (cerebral CT scan, cerebral MRI and cerebral angiography) the diagnose was intraventricular hemorrhage. One year later the patient was hospitalizad again for left cervical and left arm pain followed by motor déficit in the left arm and sensitive troubles in the left lower limb. Cervical MRI and spinal angiography revealed cervical intramedullary arteriovenous malformation (C7 – T1). The particular case points out on the importance of checking the spinal cord in cryptogenic subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska

Cranio cervical junction intra medullary subdural AVF/AVM ( type 2 AVM ) is a rare & enigmatic disease. We present a case of 25 yrs old male patient of cervical spinal , intramedullary arterio venous malformation with diffuse type nidus presented initially as bladder retention & myelo pathic changes at a later date . Endovascular occlusion using glue adhesive embolisation was undertaken. Post embolisation angiography documented complete obstruction of AVM with good subtle recovery without any procedural related complications. Diagnosing these lesions early & providing appropriate treatment is important if patients are to achieve an optimal neurologic outcome.

Journal of Neurology, 2008

Acta Neurochirurgica, 1999

Multiple cerebral arteriovenous malformations occurred in a 48-year-old male complaining of headache, after orthopedic treatment for a leg fracture. He was free from neurological deficits and signs of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. Postcontrast computed tomography showed two abnor mally enhanced lesions in the right occipital and left parietal regions. Magnetic resonance imaging showed these lesions as tiny vascular flow void signs, with neither new nor old hemorrhages. Angiography showed these lesions to be arteriovenous malformations. He declined treatment, and was followed as an outpatient.

Surgical Neurology, 1999

World Neurosurgery, 2019

Cureus, 2020

Spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare form of spinal blood vessel defect that results in vessel engorgement leading to clinical signs secondary to mass effect and ischemia. We present the patient's clinical course following suspicion of spinal AVM along with a review of current classification and imaging modalities.

World Neurosurgery, 2020