J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1990 Apr;19(4):581-585.

Spontaneous Disappearance of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation

• Ha YI
• Rim HJ

Abstract

The authors report a case in which a cerebral arteriovenous malformation(AVM'S) disappeared completely and spontaneously within 7 years without bleeding episodes or surgical intervention. During the interval, he has been completely asymptomatic and had received no treatment except anticonvulsant medication for 6 months. There was no more epilepsy and mild muscular atrophy in the right lower extremity. A similar case has previously been described and is discussed briefly along with other cases of complete AVM'S regression.

Keyword

Arteriovenous malformation; Spontaneous disappearance; Epilepsy; Intracranial

MeSH Terms

Arteriovenous Malformations
Epilepsy
Hemorrhage
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations*
Lower Extremity
Muscular Atrophy