Vertebral Arteriovenous Fistula: An Unwelcome Thrill

Case Rep Emerg Med. 2017:2017:8386459. doi: 10.1155/2017/8386459. Epub 2017 Apr 5.

Abstract

Cervical vertebral AV fistulae are uncommon vascular lesions involving abnormal communication between the extradural vertebral artery and surrounding venous structures. We examine the case of a female evaluated in the emergency department with a vertebral AV fistula presenting classically as pulsatile tinnitus and later successfully treated with standard endovascular techniques. A discussion on the etiology, pathophysiology, and management of vertebral AV fistulae follows.

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  • Case Reports