| Cerebral developmental venous anomalies: current concepts. | |
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PMID: 19798638 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Cerebral developmental venous anomalies are the most frequently encountered cerebral vascular malformation, and as such, are frequently reported as fortuitous findings in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies. Developmental venous anomalies (DVAs) are generally considered extreme anatomical variations of the cerebral vasculature, and follow a benign clinical course in the vast majority of cases. Here we review current concepts on DVAs with the aim of helping clinicians understand this complex entity. Morphological characteristics that are necessary to conceptualize DVAs are discussed in depth. Images modalities used in diagnosing DVAs are reviewed, including new MRI or CT techniques. Clinical presentation, association with other vascular malformations and cerebral parenchymal abnormalities, and possible physiopathological processes leading to associated imaging or clinical findings are discussed. Atypical forms of DVAs are also reviewed and their clinical significance discussed. Finally, recommendations as to how to manage asymptomatic or symptomatic patients with a DVA are advanced. |
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Authors:
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Diego San Millán Ruíz; Hasan Yilmaz; Philippe Gailloud |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of neurology Volume: 66 ISSN: 1531-8249 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Neurol. Publication Date: 2009 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-10-14 Completed Date: 2009-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7707449 Medline TA: Ann Neurol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 271-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology, Geneva University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland. diegosanmillan@hotmail.com |
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Arteriovenous Fistula
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diagnosis,
physiopathology Brain / blood supply Central Nervous System Venous Angioma / diagnosis*, physiopathology Cerebral Angiography / methods, statistics & numerical data Cerebral Hemorrhage / diagnosis, physiopathology Cerebral Veins / abnormalities*, physiopathology Child, Preschool Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis, physiopathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods |
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