ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Cerebral
;
Arteriovenous malformation
;
Haemorrhage
;
Magnetic resonance imaging
;
Patient management
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Fifty-one patients with 59 angiographically proven cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) were examinded by high-field MRI to detect blood breakdown products. Results were correlated with the history of intracranial bleeding. Evidence of previous episodes of haemorrhage was seen in 10 of 12 patients (83.3%) with verified bleeding, in 4 of 9 patients (44.4%) with symptoms which could suggest bleeding and in 6 of 30 patients (20%) with negative histories. Because of the known rebleeding rate and the increased risk of associated complications, identification of the subgroup who had had haemorrhage and should therefore be considered for surgery may be beneficial. MRI can make a contribution to management by demonstrating prior haemorrhage in patients with an inadequate clinical history.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00602821
