[Multiple intracranial arteriovenous malformation]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Radiology

Background:

• Multiple cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are considered rare neurological lesions.
• Existing literature suggests an incidence of 0.3% to 9% in major series.
• These malformations are frequently associated with other cerebral or soft tissue vascular anomalies.

Observation:

• A 62-year-old female patient presented with a left temporal hemorrhage.
• Diagnostic angiography revealed three distinct AVMs.
• The AVMs were located in the left temporal lobe, left cerebellar hemisphere, and right temporal lobe.

Findings:

• The patient had three separate cerebral arteriovenous malformations.
• The identified AVMs were situated in different brain regions: left temporal, left cerebellar, and right temporal lobes.
• The case demonstrates a rare presentation of multiple AVMs.

Implications:

• This case contributes to the understanding of the incidence and presentation of multiple cerebral AVMs.
• Radiosurgery is presented as a viable treatment option for multiple AVMs.
• Further research may elucidate the underlying mechanisms and genetic factors contributing to multiple AVM formation.