J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2024 May;67(3):270-279. 10.3340/jkns.2024.0033.

Congenital Intracranial Vascular Malformations in Children : Radiological Overview

• Cheon JE
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2554864
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2024.0033

Abstract

Prompt medical attention is crucial for congenital intracranial vascular malformations in children and newborns due to potential severe outcomes. Imaging is pivotal for accurate identification, given the diverse risks and treatment strategies. This article aims to enhance the identification and understanding of congenital intracranial vascular abnormalities including arteriovenous malformation, arteriovenous fistula, cavernous malformation, capillary telangiectasia, developmental venous anomaly, and sinus pericranii in pediatric patients.

Keyword

Central nervous system vascular malformations; Intracranial arteriovenous malformations; Arteriovenous fistula; Diagnostic imaging; Congenital

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