Subcortical calcification on CT in dural arteriovenous fistula with cortical venous reflux

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2006 May;27(5):1076-8.

Abstract

We report 3 cases of dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) with cortical venous reflux (CVR) presenting calcification in the cortico-medullary junction at the bottom of cerebral sulci on unenhanced CT. This likely results from chronic venous congestion with resulting impaired perfusion of the involved parenchyma. dAVF with CVR, which is known to have poor prognosis without treatment, should be included in the differential diagnosis of subcortical calcification on CT.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations / complications*
  • Cerebral Cortex / blood supply*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*