Coexistent hemangioblastoma and arteriovenous malformation of the cerebellum. Case report

A case of cerebellar hemangioblastoma and coexistent arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is presented. Angiography displayed the AVM, but histological examination revealed a coexisting hemangioblastoma. Various theories concerning the etiology of this condition are discussed.

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Published inJournal of neurosurgery Vol. 75; no. 1; p. 121
Main Authors Medvedev, Y A, Matsko, D E, Zubkov, Y N, Pak, V A, Alexander, L F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1991
Subjects
Adult
Arteriovenous Malformations - complications
Cerebellar Neoplasms - complications
Cerebellum - blood supply
Hemangiosarcoma - complications
Humans
Male
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Summary:A case of cerebellar hemangioblastoma and coexistent arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is presented. Angiography displayed the AVM, but histological examination revealed a coexisting hemangioblastoma. Various theories concerning the etiology of this condition are discussed.
ISSN:0022-3085
DOI:10.3171/jns.1991.75.1.0121