Spinal cord vascular malformations in children

Debbie Song; Hugh J L Garton; Daniel K Fahim; Cormac O Maher

doi:10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.004

Spinal cord vascular malformations in children

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2010 Jul;21(3):503-10. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.004.

Authors

Debbie Song¹, Hugh J L Garton, Daniel K Fahim, Cormac O Maher

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Room 3552, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338, USA.

PMID: 20561499
DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2010.03.004

Abstract

Spinal vascular malformations comprise a diverse group of abnormalities, including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernous malformations, dural arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), and capillary telangiectasias. These conditions each have distinct causes, presentations, radiologic appearances, and natural histories. This article explores the presentation, natural history, investigation, and treatment of spinal AVMs, spinal AVFs, and spinal cavernous malformations.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / classification*
Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / therapy
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
Diagnostic Imaging / standards
Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / diagnostic imaging
Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / pathology
Hemangioma, Cavernous, Central Nervous System / therapy
Humans
Radiography
Spinal Cord / blood supply*
Spinal Cord / pathology*
Spinal Cord / physiopathology