Regression of an arteriovenous malformation of the brain
It is generally accepted that an arteriovenous anomaly can increase in size. Reports about a spontaneous reduction in size of such malformations are, however, rare. The case is reported of a patient, suffering from an arteriovenous malformation, which was partly removed. During 8 postoperative years...
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| Published in | Journal of the neurological sciences Vol. 11; no. 5; pp. 489 - 496 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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Elsevier B.V
01.01.1970
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| Summary: | It is generally accepted that an arteriovenous anomaly can increase in size. Reports about a spontaneous reduction in size of such malformations are, however, rare. The case is reported of a patient, suffering from an arteriovenous malformation, which was partly removed. During 8 postoperative years, serial follow-up angiograms revealed alterations in the configuration of the pathological vessels, a shift in position of the malformation accompanied by angulation of afferent and efferent vessels, a change in vascular calibre and final disappearance of the abnormal vessels. It was assumed that repeated small haemorrhages, thrombosis and local tissue reactions ultimately caused the disappearance of the malformation. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-510X 1878-5883 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/0022-510X(70)90005-5 |