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Spinal cord disorders:Arteriovenous malformations (Pathophysiology (AVM…
Spinal cord disorders:Arteriovenous malformations
Definition
common spinal vascular malformations
Symptoms
gradually progressive neurologic deficits
radicular pain
sudden back pain
Pathophysiology
AVM are small and localized
affect up to half the cord
may compress or replace spinal cord parenchyma
may rupture causing focal or hemorrhage
Diagnostic test
MRI
Treatment
surgery
stereotactic radiosurgery
angiographic embolization
Causes
unknown
Nursing care
maintain patent airway
administer oxygen