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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF)
Synonyms
- Dural arteriovenous (AV) shunt, dural fistula
Definitions
- Abnormal acquired direct shunt between dural artery and dural venous sinus or cortical vein
- Heterogeneous group of lesions with common angioarchitecture (AV shunts within dura)
- Distinct from true AV malformation because most DAVFs are acquired
- Exception is vein of Galen malformation
- Abnormal acquired direct shunt between dural artery and dural venous sinus or cortical vein
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Selected References
- Dissaux B et al: Assessment of 4D MR angiography at 3T compared with DSA for the follow-up of embolized brain dural arteriovenous fistula: a dual-center study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 42(2):340-6, 2020
- Grossberg JA et al: The use of contrast-enhanced, time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography in cerebrovascular pathology. Neurosurg Focus. 47(6):E3, 2019
- Haller S et al: Arterial spin labeling perfusion of the brain: emerging clinical applications. Radiology. 281(2):337-56, 2016
- Josephson CB et al: Computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography for detection of intracranial vascular malformations in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 9:CD009372, 2014
- Kobayashi A et al: Prognosis and treatment of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Stroke. 9(6):670-7, 2014
- Lin N et al: Non-galenic arteriovenous fistulas in adults: transarterial embolization and literature review. J Neurointerv Surg. 7(11):835-40, 2014
- Morales H et al: Documented development of a dural arteriovenous fistula in an infant subsequent to sinus thrombosis: case report and review of the literature. Neuroradiology. 52(3):225-9, 2010
- Noguchi K et al: Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: evaluation with combined 3D time-of-flight MR angiography and MR digital subtraction angiography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(1):183-90, 2004
- Burrows PE et al: Venous variations of the brain and cranial vault. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):13-26, 2003
- Kai Y et al: Pre- and post-treatment MR imaging and single photon emission CT in patients with dural arteriovenous fistulas and retrograde leptomeningeal venous drainage. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 24(4):619-25, 2003
- Klisch J et al: Transvenous treatment of carotid cavernous and dural arteriovenous fistulae: results for 31 patients and review of the literature. Neurosurgery. 53(4):836-56; discussion 856-7, 2003
- Rucker JC et al: Diffuse dural enhancement in cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula. Neuroradiology. 45(2):88-9, 2003
- van Dijk JM et al: Venous congestive encephalopathy related to cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):55-72, 2003
- Chung SJ et al: Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: analysis of 60 patients. Cerebrovasc Dis. 13(2):79-88, 2002
- Coley SC et al: Dural arteriovenous fistulae: noninvasive diagnosis with dynamic MR digital subtraction angiography. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 23(3):404-7, 2002
- Nomura S et al: Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by dural arteriovenous fistula of the sphenobasal sinus--case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 42(6):255-8, 2002
- Satomi J et al: Benign cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: outcome of conservative management based on the natural history of the lesion. J Neurosurg. 97(4):767-70, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF)
Synonyms
- Dural arteriovenous (AV) shunt, dural fistula
Definitions
- Abnormal acquired direct shunt between dural artery and dural venous sinus or cortical vein
- Heterogeneous group of lesions with common angioarchitecture (AV shunts within dura)
- Distinct from true AV malformation because most DAVFs are acquired
- Exception is vein of Galen malformation
- Abnormal acquired direct shunt between dural artery and dural venous sinus or cortical vein
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- Dissaux B et al: Assessment of 4D MR angiography at 3T compared with DSA for the follow-up of embolized brain dural arteriovenous fistula: a dual-center study. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 42(2):340-6, 2020
- Grossberg JA et al: The use of contrast-enhanced, time-resolved magnetic resonance angiography in cerebrovascular pathology. Neurosurg Focus. 47(6):E3, 2019
- Haller S et al: Arterial spin labeling perfusion of the brain: emerging clinical applications. Radiology. 281(2):337-56, 2016
- Josephson CB et al: Computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance angiography for detection of intracranial vascular malformations in patients with intracerebral haemorrhage. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 9:CD009372, 2014
- Kobayashi A et al: Prognosis and treatment of intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulae: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Stroke. 9(6):670-7, 2014
- Lin N et al: Non-galenic arteriovenous fistulas in adults: transarterial embolization and literature review. J Neurointerv Surg. 7(11):835-40, 2014
- Morales H et al: Documented development of a dural arteriovenous fistula in an infant subsequent to sinus thrombosis: case report and review of the literature. Neuroradiology. 52(3):225-9, 2010
- Noguchi K et al: Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: evaluation with combined 3D time-of-flight MR angiography and MR digital subtraction angiography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(1):183-90, 2004
- Burrows PE et al: Venous variations of the brain and cranial vault. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):13-26, 2003
- Kai Y et al: Pre- and post-treatment MR imaging and single photon emission CT in patients with dural arteriovenous fistulas and retrograde leptomeningeal venous drainage. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 24(4):619-25, 2003
- Klisch J et al: Transvenous treatment of carotid cavernous and dural arteriovenous fistulae: results for 31 patients and review of the literature. Neurosurgery. 53(4):836-56; discussion 856-7, 2003
- Rucker JC et al: Diffuse dural enhancement in cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula. Neuroradiology. 45(2):88-9, 2003
- van Dijk JM et al: Venous congestive encephalopathy related to cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas. Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 13(1):55-72, 2003
- Chung SJ et al: Intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: analysis of 60 patients. Cerebrovasc Dis. 13(2):79-88, 2002
- Coley SC et al: Dural arteriovenous fistulae: noninvasive diagnosis with dynamic MR digital subtraction angiography. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 23(3):404-7, 2002
- Nomura S et al: Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by dural arteriovenous fistula of the sphenobasal sinus--case report. Neurol Med Chir (Tokyo). 42(6):255-8, 2002
- Satomi J et al: Benign cranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: outcome of conservative management based on the natural history of the lesion. J Neurosurg. 97(4):767-70, 2002
