Incidentally discovered arteriovenous malformation of the anterior fossa dura.
Dural arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular abnormalities that most frequently involve the cavernous, transverse or sigmoid sinus. Anterior cranial fossa dural AVMs are uncommon. We report the clinical, radiological and surgical features of an incidentally discovered anterior fossa dural AVM. The literature regarding the anatomy and clinical presentation of this lesion is reviewed.
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Neurosurgical Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA.
Ogilvy
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Crowell
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D000368:Aged; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D003399:Craniotomy; D004691:Endarterectomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans