Myelopathy due to Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2006.13.2.126
- Author:
Chul Hyung KANG
1
;
Young Sik PYUN
;
Hong Kwan SHIN
;
Chul Ho SOHN
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. chkang@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula;
Myelopathy
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Arteries;
Arteriovenous Fistula;
Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations*;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Spinal Cord Diseases*;
Veins
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2006;13(2):126-131
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas are rare abnormal connections of arteries and veins on the surface of the dura. A male presenting with myelopathy, which had a slowly progressive course for about 28 months, was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and selective angiography. After surgical coagulation and excision, his symptoms were mildly improved. We report here on a man who underwent a surgical procedure for his myelopathy that was due to spinal arteriovenous fistula. Although it is unusual, spinal arteriovenous fistula should be considered when making a differential diagnosis of myelopathy.
