Cerebellar Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting with Hemorrhage: Diagnostic Imaging and Endovascular Management

We report the case of a 45-year-old man with a rare cerebellar dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) presenting with dizziness and gait imbalance. MRI revealed a hemorrhagic lesion compressing the fourth ventricle. Digital subtraction angiography confirmed a Borden Type III dAVF, which was successfully treated by balloon-assisted embolization using PHIL 25%. This case draws attention to the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in posterior fossa dAVFs. <i>Teaching point:</i> Cerebellar dAVFs, though rare, harbor a high risk of hemorrhage and require prompt imaging and endovascular treatment.

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Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.4035
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Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cerebellar Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting with Hemorrhage: Diagnostic Imaging and Endovascular Management

Jef Huyskens, C. E. Sonck
Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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Cerebellar Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Presenting with Hemorrhage: Diagnostic Imaging and Endovascular Management

Jef Huyskens, C. E. Sonck
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Abstract

We report the case of a 45-year-old man with a rare cerebellar dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) presenting with dizziness and gait imbalance. MRI revealed a hemorrhagic lesion compressing the fourth ventricle. Digital subtraction angiography confirmed a Borden Type III dAVF, which was successfully treated by balloon-assisted embolization using PHIL 25%. This case draws attention to the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in posterior fossa dAVFs. <i>Teaching point:</i> Cerebellar dAVFs, though rare, harbor a high risk of hemorrhage and require prompt imaging and endovascular treatment.

Journal of the Belgian Society of RadiologyVol. 109(1)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE), Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital (BE)
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Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
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