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Spinal arteriovenous malformation

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Multiple T2 small flow voids are seen with intra- extramedullary involvement of mid-dorsal spinal cord, in keeping with spinal AVM.

Spinal AVM supplied by the artery of Adamkiewicz.

On the last angiographic run, perforation of the artery with a direct myelogram was observed. No change in neurology.

Case Discussion

Patient with a spinal AVM. Previously partially embolized. It is supplied by the artery of Adamkiewicz.

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