J Korean Soc Radiol.  2021 Nov;82(6):1628-1633. 10.3348/jksr.2020.0188.

Endovascular Treatment of a Lumbar Spinal Epidural Arteriovenous Fistula with Radiculopathy: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido St. Mary’s Hospital, Seoul, Korea
  • 2Department of Radiology, The Catholic University of Korea, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Suwon, Korea
  • 3Department of Neurosurgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Eeupyeong St.Mary’s Hospital, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas (SEDAVFs) are rare spinal vascular malformations that are difficult to diagnose and treat. SEDAVFs can be asymptomatic; however, symptoms can arise from the compression of adjacent nerve roots by dilated vein and perimedullary venous reflux, caused by shunting into the epidural venous plexus. A 31-year-old male presented to our institution with a 2-year history of progressively worsening low-back pain, radiating thigh pain, and sensory changes in his lower extremities. MRI and CT angiography demonstrated dilated epidural vascular lesion compressing the nerve root. The SEDAVF was embolized with multiple coils, which alleviated the nerve root compression from the engorged venous varix and improved the patient’s radiculopathy. Our experience from this case shows that endovascular coil embolization using the transarterial approach can be an effective treatment for SEDAVF and an alternative to surgical ligations.

Keyword

Fistula; Spine; Arteriovenous Malformations
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