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Brain, Arteriovenous Malformation: Multimedia
Updated: Dec 31, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: A CT scan of the head that demonstrates a left occipital arteriovenous malformation (AVM), with multiple calcified phleboliths and numerous hyperattenuating vascular channels. |
![]() | Media file 3: A sagittal T1-weighted MRI demonstrating a large occipital arteriovenous malformation (AVM) with parasagittal flow voids. |
![]() | Media file 4: A T2-weighted coronal MRI of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. |
![]() | Media file 5:
A diffusion-weighted MRI showing a lack of
signal intensity associated with an arteriovenous malformation
(AVM). |
![]() | Media file 8: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. A lateral left vertebral angiogram demonstrating a huge left posterior cerebral artery feeder to the nidus. |
![]() | Media file 9: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. An anteroposterior left vertebral angiogram. |
![]() | Media file 10: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. The venous phase of a vertebral angiogram that demonstrates numerous superficial and deep draining veins. |
![]() | Media file 11: A sagittal T1-weighted MRI showing a small, right parietal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) with superficial venous drainage. |
![]() | Media file 12: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. A T2-weighted axial MRI showing flow voids. |
![]() | Media file 14: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. A vertebral-injection image showing the collateral arterial supply stemming from the distal posterior cerebral artery vessels. |
![]() | Media file 15: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. a venous-phase image demonstrating large, superficial draining veins. |
![]() | Media file 16: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. A CT scan of the posterior fossa demonstrating a hemorrhage in the fourth ventricle, with extension to the left cerebellum. |
![]() | Media file 17: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the brain. An axial T2-weighted MRI that shows abnormal vascular flow voids along the left cerebellar tentorium. |
![]() | Media file 21: A lateral left carotid angiogram in a patient with seizures and an unruptured left parasagittal arteriovenous malformation (AVM). |
![]() | Media file 22: A lateral left carotid angiogram obtained after a successful staged embolization with a liquid adhesive that shows lack of arterial venous shunting. |
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Keywords
AVM, arteriovenous malformation, AV malformation, arteriovenous malformations, vascular malformation, AVM brain, arterial venous malformation, arteriovenous aneurysm, arteriovenous angioma, cerebrovascular malformations, pial AVMs, parenchymal AVMs, dural AVMs, vein-of-Galen aneurysm












































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