Spinal cord arteriovenous malformation presenting as chest pain in a child
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Study Design:
A case report of spinal arteriovenous malformation presented as chest pain in a child.
Objectives:
To illustrate the atypical clinical presentation as right chest pain in a child with spinal cord arteriovenous malformation.
Setting:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taiwan.
Case Report:
An 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with spinal cord arteriovenous malformation after paraplegia. However, early diagnosis was delayed for the atypical initial clinical presentation as chest pain. After surgery and rehabilitation for 6 months, the patient could walk without assistance.
Conclusions:
Correct diagnosis of spinal cord arteriovenous malformations is sometimes difficult in children with atypical presentations. Early diagnosis relies on detailed examination and high index of suspicion.
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