Spinal A-V malformation: a case report

ABSTRACT

Spinal A-V malformation is rare disease, but if diagnosed earlier, surgery or chemoembolization or both can prevent the neurological deficit [paraplegia]. A young lady presented with a history of sudden loss of power and impaired sensation in both lower limbs for 3 hours. Routine investigations were normal X-ray dorsal spine did not reveal any pathology, however MRI spine showed an A-V malformation at D-8 level and the spinal angiography further confirmed the diagnosis. Patient was managed surgically and neurological rehabilitation was advised