TY - JOUR JF - babol-caspjim JO - Caspian J Intern Med VL - 7 IS - 3 PY - 2016 Y1 - 2016/7/01 TI - Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula : a case report TT - N2 - Background: Spinal dural AVF is the most common type of spinal vascular malformation. However, presenting symptoms differ according to site of spinal involvement. This study described a case of arteriovenous malformation with paraparesis and incontinence. Case Presentation: Diagnosis of patient was confirmed by clinical and imaging examination using magnetic resonance image and ruling out other possibilities Result: A definitive diagnosis of arterio venous fistula was confirmed by clinical and MRI examination and demonstrated abnormalities compatible with dural arteriovenous fistula. Conclusion: Dural arteriovenous fistula should be considered in patients with paresis in both lower extremities. SP - 225 EP - 227 AU - Saadat, Payam AU - Adabi, Marzie AD - Babol University of Medical Sciences KW - Spinal dural AVF KW - Myelopathy KW - weakness UR - http://caspjim.com/article-1-303-en.html ER -