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Spontaneous Closure Of A Dural Arteriovenous Malformation

Magidson & Weinberg, 1976Other/Unknown

Surgical Neurology 6: Aug 1976; 107-110

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Abstract

A case in which closure of an arteriovenous malformation involving the dura mater occurred spontaneously is presented. The anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical symptomatology of such lesions are reviewed. Possible mechanisms of spontaneous closure of intracranial arteriovenous malformations are discussed.

Case Details

Remission Characteristics

Spontaneous closure

Treatment & Mechanisms

Proposed Remission Mechanisms

Not discussed

Additional Notes

The anatomy, pathophysiology and clinical symptomatology of such lesions are reviewed. Possible mechanisms of spontaneous closure of intracranial arteriovenous malformations are discussed.