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  • Title: Progressive myelopathy caused by dural arteriovenous fistula at the craniocervical junction--case report.
    Author: Yoshida S, Oda Y, Kawakami Y, Sato S.
    Journal: Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo); 1999 May; 39(5):376-9. PubMed ID: 10481442.
    Abstract:
    A 68-year-old male presented an unusual dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) located at the craniocervical junction. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed dilated perimedullary veins around the spinal cord at C-1 and C-2 levels, as well as high intensity signals in the spinal cord on T2-weighted images. Vertebral angiography identified an AVF at the point where the right vertebral artery penetrates the dura. The fistula was a single and direct communication between the vertebral artery and the spinal vein. Surgical interruption of the fistula at its venous side resulted in prompt improvement of both motor and sensory signs and symptoms.
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