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.
Authors
- Jef Huyskens
- C. E. Sonck
Institutions
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (BE)
- Onze Lieve Vrouwziekenhuis Hospital (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.4035
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00