Traumatic Middle Meningeal Arteriovenous Fistula Managed using Coil Embolization: A Case Report
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) involving the middle meningeal artery (MMA) and middle meningeal vein were initially described in 1951. Middle meningeal arteriovenous fistulas (MMAVFs) are rare abnormalities classified as dural AVFs, connecting the MMA to the nearby dural venous sinus or cortical v...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Radiology
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2024.0045 |
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| Summary: | Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) involving the middle meningeal artery (MMA) and middle meningeal
vein were initially described in 1951. Middle meningeal arteriovenous fistulas (MMAVFs)
are rare abnormalities classified as dural AVFs, connecting the MMA to the nearby dural
venous sinus or cortical veins. Clinical symptoms of MMAVFs include pulsatile tinnitus, headache,
exophthalmos, chemosis, and diplopia. Moreover, MMAVFs pose the risk of catastrophic
cerebral hemorrhage. Previous studies have suggested that endovascular embolization
using coils or other embolic materials produces acceptable outcomes including symptom
relief and bleeding prevention. We present a case of traumatic MMAVF in a 27-year-old male
with pulsatile tinnitus. The MMAVF was eliminated via endovascular transarterial embolization
using a coil, without any residual symptoms or complications. These results suggest
that endovascular embolization may be effective in managing MMAVF. |
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| ISSN: | 2951-0805 |