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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2014; 2(12): 907-911
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.907
Published online Dec 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i12.907
Tentorial dural arteriovenous fistula presenting as myelopathy: Case series and review of literature
Robert Gross, Muhib Khan, Department of Neurology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, United States
Rushna Ali, Department of Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
Max Kole, Departments of Neurosurgery and Radiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
Curtis Dorbeistein, Department of Neurosurgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, United States
Mahesh V Jayaraman, Departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Neurosurgery, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, United States
Author contributions: Kole M, Dorbeistein C, Jayaraman MV, Gross R and Khan M developed the idea and contributed the cases for the manuscript; Ali R and Khan M performed the literature search and wrote the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Muhib Khan, MD, Department of Neurology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI 02903, United States. mkhan2@lifespan.org
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Received: June 20, 2014
Revised: August 10, 2014
Accepted: September 23, 2014
Published online: December 16, 2014
Revised: August 10, 2014
Accepted: September 23, 2014
Published online: December 16, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are an uncommon entity, and myelopathy as a result of these AV fistulas is even more uncommon. We present two cases of myelopathy as a result of dural AV fistulas. This review highlights the classification of dural AV fistulas, the various diagnostic modalities available for diagnosis and management strategies employed for the treatment of DAVF. We also stress the importance of a timely diagnosis and its impact on patient outcomes and recovery.