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Spinal AVM

Spinal AVM: Introduction

Spinal AVM: Spinal AVM's refers to a group of abnormal blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the spinal canal. The severity of symptoms depends on the size and growth of the blood vessel malformation. Severe complications such as paralysis can result if the malformed blood vessels rupture and bleed. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Spinal AVM is available below.

Symptoms of Spinal AVM

• Asymptomatic
• Progressive neurological symptoms
• Back pain
• Progressive leg weakness
• Abnormal sensation
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Treatments for Spinal AVM

• The treatment varies depending on factors such as size and location of defect and the symptoms it causes. Surgery is usually required if the blood vessel is bleeding or pressing again the spinal cord. Endovascular embolization is another treatment option where the problematic blood vessel is sealed off using a catheter to deliver a glue-like substance.Other measures that patients should adhere to is: abstain from strenuous activity, maintain normal blood pressure, avoid smoking, avoid blood thinning medications and minimize stress
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Spinal AVM?

• Misdiagnosis of Spinal AVM
• Failure to diagnose Spinal AVM
• Hidden causes of Spinal AVM (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Spinal AVM

Diagnostic Tests for Spinal AVM

• CT scan
• MRI
• MRA
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Spinal AVM: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Spinal AVM:

• Paralysis - due to hemorrhage
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Causes of Spinal AVM

• Usually a congenital defect though it is not believed to be inherited
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Spinal AVM: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Spinal AVM

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Spinal AVM: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Spinal AVM: Animations

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Spinal AVM: Broader Related Topics

• Circulatory system conditions
• Spine conditions
• Spinal cord conditions
• Back conditions
• Nervous system conditions
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Types of Spinal AVM

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