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Research Article| Volume 11, ISSUE 5, P489-496, November 1970

Regression of an arteriovenous malformation of the brain

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-510X(70)90005-5
Regression of an arteriovenous malformation of the brain
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      Abstract

      It is generally accepted that an arteriovenous anomaly can increase in size. Reports about a spontaneous reduction in size of such malformations are, however, rare. The case is reported of a patient, suffering from an arteriovenous malformation, which was partly removed. During 8 postoperative years, serial follow-up angiograms revealed alterations in the configuration of the pathological vessels, a shift in position of the malformation accompanied by angulation of afferent and efferent vessels, a change in vascular calibre and final disappearance of the abnormal vessels. It was assumed that repeated small haemorrhages, thrombosis and local tissue reactions ultimately caused the disappearance of the malformation.
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      Received: November 29, 1969

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-510X(70)90005-5

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      © 1970 Published by Elsevier Inc.

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