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PMID: 21771938 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a particular abnormality of blood vessels. Brain AVMs are congenital, but symptoms usually do not appear until the second decade of life - if at all. The most common presenting symptom is a brain hemorrhage, but other possible symptoms include neurological deficits, seizures and headaches. Until recently, the gold standard for diagnosing AVM was conventional angiography. However, computed tomography and magnetic resonance angiography are now the first-line diagnostic tools for AVMs. This article reviews the presenting symptoms, diagnostic procedures and treatment options for brain AVMs, including embolization, micro-surgery and radiosurgery. This article is a Directed Reading. Your access to Directed Reading quizzes for continuing education credit is determined by your CE preference. For access to other quizzes, go to www.asrt.org/store. |
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Adi R Ferrara |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Radiologic technology Volume: 82 ISSN: 1943-5657 ISO Abbreviation: Radiol Technol Publication Date: 2011 Jul-Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-07-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401256 Medline TA: Radiol Technol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 543MR-56MR Citation Subset: IM |
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