Extensive cerebellar venous malformation associated with a varix and cavernous malformations: a case report

Cerebellum. 2012 Sep;11(3):813-5. doi: 10.1007/s12311-011-0353-3.

Abstract

Venous malformations are the most common cerebral vascular malformation, frequently associated with cavernous malformation, and rarely accompanied by a varix. We report the case of a 67-year-old woman with tinnitus, whose cranial magnetic resonance images and selective catheter angiograms showed extensive cerebellar venous malformation with cavernous malformations and varix. Injury of vessel walls by increased blood flow in the draining vein of the malformation may have led to the development of cavernous malformations and a varix. To our knowledge, such association with an extensive cerebellar venous malformation has not been reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / pathology*
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / physiopathology
  • Cerebellum / blood supply*
  • Cerebellum / pathology*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation
  • Cranial Fossa, Posterior / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Tinnitus / etiology
  • Varicose Veins / pathology*
  • Varicose Veins / physiopathology