| Reversal of diffusion restriction after embolization of dural arteriovenous fistula: case report. | |
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PMID: 20881533 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: We report a rare case of diffusion restriction caused by venous hypertension resulting from a dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) that completely reversed after successful embolization. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 54-year-old man presented with symptoms secondary to a DAVF. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed left parieto-temporo-occipital diffusion restriction. The angiogram revealed a Cognard type III left lateral tentorial DAVF resulting in severe venous hypertension. Transarterial Onyx embolization was performed, resulting in angiographic cure of the fistula with normalization of the venous drainage in the left parieto-temporo-occipital region. A follow-up MRI examination performed 4 weeks after the embolization revealed resolution of the previously seen area of restricted diffusion. CONCLUSION: It is important to consider the possibility of diffusion restriction reversal, because misdiagnosis or the false assumption that irreversible cerebral infarction has occurred may inappropriately alter or delay the treatment of these aggressive lesions. |
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Authors:
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Guilherme Dabus; Richard A Bernstein; Michael C Hurley; Ali Shaibani; Bernard R Bendok; Eric J Russell |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurosurgery Volume: 67 ISSN: 1524-4040 ISO Abbreviation: Neurosurgery Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-30 Completed Date: 2011-01-19 Revised Date: 2011-08-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802914 Medline TA: Neurosurgery Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: E1147-51; discussion E1151 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Departments of Radiology and Neurological Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA. gdabus@nmff.org |
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Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations
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therapy* Embolization, Therapeutic / methods* Humans Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods Male Middle Aged |
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