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Dural arteriovenous fistula mimicking a stroke: A misdiagnosis of two months

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a 70-year-old male who presented with left-sided weakness and dysarthria. Cranial imaging was suggestive of a cerebellar infarct and the patient was treated with aspirin and clopidogrel. Two months later a fall prompted further cranial imaging, which was concerning for an intracranial mass with vasogenic edema. Computed tomography angiogram (CTA) was negative for vascular lesion. Ultimately, a DSA revealed a Borden III dAVF between the right occipital artery and the posterior cerebellar vein that was treated with endovascular embolization.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.043

Authors: Megan Finneran, John Squire, Ajeet Gordhan, Emilio Nardone

Institution: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550