Spinal intradural arteriovenous fistula: a case with an unusual presentation.
Spinal intradural arteriovenous fistula is a rare type of spinal vascular malformation. It is usually fed by the anterior spinal artery and causes episodic myelopathy in young adults. We present a pediatric patient with such a vascular malformation which was fed directly by a medullary artery. The clinical course, complete radiological study and the excellent outcome will be described in detail. This rare subtype of spinal vascular malformation will be discussed.
Kuo
M F
MF
Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei.
Tu
Y K
YK
Liu
H M
HM
D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*