[A case of cervical dural arteriovenous malformation showing the dumbbell type growth]

Rinsho Shinkeigaku. 1991 Sep;31(9):1039-42.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A rare case with cervical dural arteriovenous malformation was reported. A 46-year-old female was admitted to our hospital because of progressive gait disturbance. Neurological examination revealed muscle weakness and sensory disturbance in the upper and lower limbs. Cervical X-ray showed destruction of the C5 vertebral body an enlarged C5-6 intervertebral foramen. Cervical CT showed a dumbbell type lesion resembling spinal tumor. On MRI, a signal area was observed posterior to the C5 spine on T1 and T2 weighted images. Myelography showed worm-like appearance. Selective spinal angiography revealed dural arteriovenous malformation fed by bilateral radicular arteries, thyrocervical and costocervical trunks. The authors emphasize significance of dural arteriovenous malformation as a cause of tumor-like lesions.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dura Mater / blood supply*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis