Spontaneous closure of a dural arteriovenous malformation.
A case in which closure of an arteriovenous malformation involving the dura mater occurred spontaneously is presented. The anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical symptomatology of such lesions are reviewed. Possible mechanisms of spontaneous closure of intracranial arteriovenous malformations are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008576:Meningeal Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography