[Spinal vascular malformations]

Radiologe. 2012 May;52(5):424-9. doi: 10.1007/s00117-011-2295-7.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Spinal vascular malformations are a group of rare diseases with different clinical presentations ranging from incidental asymptomatic findings to progressive tetraplegia. This article provides an overview about imaging features as well as clinical and therapeutic aspects of spinal arteriovenous malformations, cavernomas and capillary telangiectasia.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Spinal Cord / abnormalities
  • Spinal Cord / blood supply*
  • Spinal Cord / pathology*
  • Spinal Cord Diseases / pathology*
  • Telangiectasis / pathology*