Metameric Arteriovenous Malformation in the Spinal Cord of a Neonate.

Author: Jae Won LEE ¹ ; Young Yim LEE ; Sung Shin KIM ; Jang Yong JIN ; Hyun Sook HONG
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1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon Hospital, Korea. kimss@schmc.ac.kr
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Arteriovenous malformations; Infant; Newborn; Spinal cord
MeSH: Arteriovenous Malformations*; Fecal Incontinence; Hemangioma; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn*; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Muscle Weakness; Spinal Cord*; Spine; Ultrasonography; Urinary Incontinence
From:Neonatal Medicine 2014;21(1):79-83
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: We present a case of metameric arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in a neonate. The neonate appeared normal, except for a dimple and blue discoloration in the lower thoracic spine. Spinal ultrasonography revealed cutaneomeningiospinalangiomatosis in the thoracic spine. Spinal magnetic resonance imaging revealed a definite metameric AVM at the T10-T11 level and a cutaneous hemangioma at T11. The neonate was conclusively diagnosed with spinal metameric AVM at the T10-T11 level. The neonate was asymptomatic with no, abnormal physical or neurological complications, including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, or muscle weakness.