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Dural arteriovenous fistula mimicking temporal arteritis
Nadia Syafeera Naserrudin1, Mohammed Azman Mohammad Raffiq2
1Neurosurgical Rotation, Department of Neurosurgery, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Malaysia; Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Serdang Hospital, Malaysia.
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
|December 4, 2018
Summary
Dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) can mimic temporal arteritis symptoms like headaches. Early diagnosis is crucial as dAVF requires different management than temporal arteritis for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) is a rare vascular malformation.
- It often presents with severe neurological symptoms like intracranial hemorrhage, headache, and seizures.
Observation:
- A case report details a 23-year-old woman with a dAVF.
- Her symptoms included a forehead mass and frontotemporal headache, mimicking temporal arteritis.
Findings:
- Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of dural arteriovenous fistula.
- The patient's presentation highlighted the diagnostic challenge due to symptom overlap with other conditions.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of dAVF is critical, especially when symptoms resemble other diseases like temporal arteritis.
- Timely identification ensures appropriate treatment and management, improving patient prognosis.
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