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

Received 2 September 2003 ,Revised 25 March 2004 ,Accepted 3 May 2004.

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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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