Spinal cord arteriovenous malformations: a practical guide

Abstract

Spinal cord arteriovenous malformations are relatively rare pathological entities characterized by anomalous arteriovenous communication.Althoughuncommon, they are characterized by non-specific clinical presentation, ranging from mild general symptoms to even life-threatening events, such as subarachnoid or intramedullary haemorrhage, that usually results in delayed diagnosis and treatment.The purpose of this article is to briefly review the different types of spinal cord arteriovenous malformations providing an overview of the clinical, radiological and therapeutic features