Title of article :
An unusual presentation of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: A case report
Author/Authors :
Saadat, Payam Department of Neurology - Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran , Adabi, Marzie Department of Internal Medicine - Ayatollah Rouhani Hospital - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
Abstract :
Background: Spinal dural AVF is the most common type of spinal vascular malformation. However, presenting symptoms differ according to site of spinal involvement. This study described a case of arteriovenous malformation with paraparesis and incontinence.
Case Presentation: Diagnosis of patient was confirmed by clinical and imaging examination using magnetic resonance image and ruling out other possibilities
Result: A definitive diagnosis of arterio venous fistula was confirmed by clinical and MRI examination and demonstrated abnormalities compatible with dural arteriovenous fistula.
Conclusion: Dural arteriovenous fistula should be considered in patients with paresis in both lower extremities.
Keywords :
Myelopathy , Arteriovenous fistula , incontinence
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics