ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Venous angioma
;
Brain tumor
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Cerebral angiography
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary MR study of 6 patients with concurrent venous angioma and brain tumor revealed that in 2 of the 6 cases, the draining vein of the venous angioma was located near to the tumor and was displaced by the tumor. Two of the 6 venous angiomas were too small to visualize prior to contrast enhancement, but could be detected following administration of Gd-DTPA. Angiography was required for definitive diagnosis of the venous angiomas. When a venous angioma is suspected or is detected incidentally, especially when very near a brain tumor, angiography should be considered before performing surgery to avoid surgical complications. Otherwise, ligation of the vein draining the venous angioma may lead to venous infarction.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00588428
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