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  • Title: Spinal arteriovenous malformation associated with syringomyelia.
    Author: Srivatanakul K, Songsaeng D, Ozanne A, Toulgoat F, Lasjaunias P.
    Journal: J Neurosurg Spine; 2009 May; 10(5):436-42. PubMed ID: 19442005.
    Abstract:
    The authors describe 4 cases of syringomyelia-associated spinal cord arteriovenous malformation (AVM). All cases were managed with embolization of the AVM. Treatments were aimed to stabilize the AVM itself and not directed toward the syrinx. In 3 of the 4 cases the syringomyelia resolved after treatment. Reports concerning AVM as a cause of syringomyelia is very scarce and lacks posttreatment clinical information. In light of the clinical course and imaging findings, the authors propose a theory that venous hypertension in the spinal cord is the trigger for the development of syringomyelia, which may reverse after AVM treatment.
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