AI Article Synopsis
- Type I spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas are the most frequently encountered vascular abnormalities in the spinal cord, leading to potentially reversible myelopathy if diagnosed early.
- Many patients experience delayed diagnosis, often presenting with advanced symptoms.
- The article reviews existing literature on the condition, covering its history, how it affects the body, classification, symptoms, progression, and available treatments, along with a specific case study for context.
Article Abstract
Type I spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas are the most common vascular malformation of the spinal cord, and an important cause of reversible progressive myelopathy. This lesion remains underdiagnosed, with most patients presenting late in the course of the disease. In this article the authors provide a review of the literature with particular attention to historical aspects related to the pathophysiology, diagnosis, classification, clinical findings, natural history, and treatment of this lesion. An illustrative case is also provided.
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