Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 223, Issue 2 , Pages 195-198, 30 August 2004

Spontaneous regression of cerebral AVM due to thrombosis of draining vein—angiographic and MRI demonstration

Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow 226014, India

Received 2 September 2003; received in revised form 25 March 2004; accepted 3 May 2004.

Abstract 

Spontaneous regression of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is rare and poorly understood phenomenon. We present a case of spontaneous complete and asymptomatic occlusion of the AVM associated with thrombosis of the draining cortical vein. The thrombosed draining cortical vein is beautifully demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Keywords:  Cerebral arteriovenous malformation, Nidus, Spontaneous regression, Venous thrombosis, Magnetic resonance imaging, Digital subtraction angiography

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PII: S0022-510X(04)00146-7

doi:10.1016/j.jns.2004.05.003

Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 223, Issue 2 , Pages 195-198, 30 August 2004

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