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[Pathologic vascular malformations of the spinal cord]

M Djindjian1

  • 1Service de neurochirurgie Hôpital Henri-Mondor 94010 Créteil.

La Revue Du Praticien
|August 16, 2001
PubMed

Insights

Spinal cord vascular malformations, including arteriovenous malformations and cavernomas, are classified by imaging and histology. Magnetic resonance imaging aids diagnosis, often obviating angiography for these rare conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Context:

  • Spinal cord vascular malformations present diagnostic challenges.
  • Classification systems are crucial for understanding these lesions.
  • Radiological and histological features guide diagnosis.

Purpose:

  • To classify spinal cord vascular malformations based on radiological and histological findings.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
  • To discuss the relative frequencies of different malformation types.

Summary:

  • Spinal cord vascular malformations are categorized into arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernomas, arterial aneurysms, and venous malformations.
  • AVMs are the most common, including dural arteriovenous fistulas and intradural AVMs.
  • Intradural cavernomas, arterial aneurysms, and venous malformations are rarer, with specific considerations for their location and presentation.

Impact:

  • Provides a structured classification for spinal cord vascular malformations.
  • Emphasizes the diagnostic role of MRI, potentially reducing the need for invasive angiography.
  • Enhances understanding of the prevalence and characteristics of various spinal vascular lesions.

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