Multiple dural arteriovenous fistulas involving the cavernous sinus, transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus and spinal drainage: CT angiography findings in 14-year-old boy

Dogan, M.; Kahraman, A.S.; Firat, C.; Ak, M.; Yildirim, O.; Dogan, D.G.; Dogan, M; Kahraman, A.S; Firat, C; Ak, M; Yildirim, O; Dogan, D.G

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Multiple dural arteriovenous fistulas involving the cavernous sinus, transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus and spinal drainage: CT angiography findings in 14-year-old boy

Dogan, M.; Kahraman, A.S.; Firat, C.; Ak, M.; Yildirim, O.; Dogan, D.G.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences 16(9): 1305-1306

2012

ISSN/ISBN: 1128-3602

PMID: 23047518

Document Number: 659214

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are rare and constitute 10% to 15% of all intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Only few cases of DAVFs are reported in children. Here is the first case report describing CT angiographic findings in a 14 year old child having multiple DAVFs involving spinal canal, both cavernous and cerebral sinuses.