A Case of Synchronous and Metachronous Multiple Spinal Arteriovenous Fistulas Coexisting with Lumbar Lipomyelomeningocele: Literature Review

Abstract

1. Abstract
1.1. Objective: The concurrence of spinal dural Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) with spinal dysraphism is extremely rare. This coexistence is suggestive of a causal relationship and should encourage science to study their common pathogenesis. We present a unique case in which a lipomyelomeningocele and multiple synchronous and metachronous AVFs occurred together; contributing to discuss about pathophysiological theories.