Dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus with brainstem edema

Mu Huo Teng Michael Mu Huo Teng, J. F. Lirng, F. C. Chang, S. S. Chen, C. B. Luo, C. Y. Chang, J. H. Chiang

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Abstract

Dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus is usually a benign disease and rarely has brainstem edema as its complication. We present a patient with dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus and brainstem edema. The brainstem edema resolved after embolization. Embolization should be considered first whenever brainstem edema occurs, progressive visual deterioration or increased intracranial pressure is encountered in a case of dural arteriovenous fistula of the cavernous sinus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)153-157
Number of pages5
JournalChinese Journal of Radiology
Volume26
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous malformation
  • Brainstem edema
  • Dural arteriovenous malformation of the cavernous sinus
  • Dural AVF
  • Embolization

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