Multiple dural arteriovenous fistulas involving the cavernous sinus, transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus and spinal drainage: CT angiography findings in 14-year-old boy

M. Dogan 1, A.S. Kahraman 1, C. Firat 2, M. Ak 3, O. Yildirim 1, D.G. Dogan 4

1 Department of Radiology, 2 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 3 Department of Family Medicine, and 4 Department of Pediatrics; Inonu University School of Medicine, Malatya, Turkey. metindogantr@gmail.com

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• Angiology

Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) are rare and constitute 10% to 15% of all intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Only few cases of DAVFs are reported in children. Here is the first case report describing CT angiographic findings in a 14 year old child having multiple DAVFs involving spinal canal, both cavernous and cerebral sinuses.