Dramatic Effect of Botox Injection in Disabling Chronic Migraine Secondary to Inoperable Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

Arteriovenous malformation is a developmental anomaly of the vascular system characterized by arteriovenous shunt through a collection of tortuous vessels without intervening capillary bed. Brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) may cause hemorrhagic stroke, epilepsy, and chronic headache. Migraine with aura was reported in up to 58% of females with AVM.

Cerebral palsy in adults consequences of non progressive pathology.

Objective: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disability that affects individuals throughout their lifespan. This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical status of adults with cerebral palsy.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during the period of February 2001 to June 2002, in Baghdad, Iraq.