Computed tomography of spinal cord arteriovenous malformations

Radiology. 1977 May;123(2):351-4. doi: 10.1148/123.2.351.

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) of the spine after intravenous contrast enhancement has been used in 4 patients with arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the spinal cord. The enlarged, contrast-filled vessels constituting the malformation are visualized on CT scans. There was good correspondence between CT and selective angiography. CT may be a useful screening and follow-up method for AVM of the spinal cord and a safe procedure for assessing the results of therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Spinal Canal / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Cord / blood supply*
  • Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*