J Korean Ster Func Neurosurg.  2023 Sep;19(2):65-70. 10.52662/jksfn.2023.00080.

Recurrence of pediatric cerebral arteriovenous malformation after obliteration by radiosurgery: a case report

• Lee T
• Nam D
• Chang WS
• Mun HY

• KMID: 2546103
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.52662/jksfn.2023.00080

Abstract

The rupture of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation is the most common cause of cerebral hemorrhage in children, with recurrence rates reported to be higher than that in adults. Herein, we present the case of a 4-year-old child who initially demonstrated obliteration of a ruptured brain arteriovenous malformation after initial Gamma Knife radiosurgery, but subsequently experienced delayed recurrence, ultimately necessitating a second Gamma Knife radiosurgery procedure. By reviewing this case, we aim to explore considerations regarding the recurrence, treatment, and follow-up strategies for pediatric arteriovenous malformations.

Keyword

Intracranial arteriovenous malformations; Gamma Knife radiosurgery; Children; Recurrence