An unusual presentation of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: A case report

Caspian J Intern Med. 2016 Summer;7(3):225-227.

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: Arteriovenous fistula; Myelopathy; incontinence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports