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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Corpus callosum arteriovenous malformation with persistent trigeminal artery
Chandan B Mohanty1, B Indira Devi, Sampath Somanna
1Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India.
British Journal of Neurosurgery
|April 20, 2011
Summary
A rare arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in a young boy caused bleeding in the brain. Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery effectively treated the AVM, highlighting this rare vascular anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Neurology
- Radiosurgery
Background:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of blood vessels.
- Corpus callosal AVMs are rare, often presenting with serious complications like intracerebral hemorrhage.
- Associated anomalies, such as persistent trigeminal artery, can influence management strategies.
Observation:
- A 13-year-old male presented with an intracerebral hematoma.
- The hematoma was secondary to a large corpus callosal arteriovenous malformation (AVM).
- The AVM was associated with a persistent trigeminal artery.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery for the arteriovenous malformation.
- The case highlights the embryological basis and radiological features of this rare vascular anomaly.
- Discussion includes various classifications of corpus callosal AVMs.
Implications:
- Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery is a viable treatment option for complex AVMs, even in young patients.
- Understanding the embryology and classification is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare cerebrovascular malformations and their management.
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