Abstract
Herein, we report a very rare case of a patient suffering from the simultaneous occurrence of an unusually gigantic posterior fossa varix (measuring 35 mm x 45 mm) and a tentorial dural arteriovenous fistula in the absence of intracranial haemorrhage. Simultaneous occurrence of a varix and a tentorial dural arteriovenous fistula is present in only 4% of all intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae. These concurrent conditions are associated with a high risk of intracranial haemorrhage and intracranial hypertension that can give rise to focal neurological deficits. Its clinical relevance and radiological findings are discussed in this report.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 39-43 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Hong Kong Journal of Radiology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Cranial fossa, posterior
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial arteriovenous malformations
- Varicose veins