Dural arteriovenous fistula as a treatable dementia.

Dural arteriovenous fistula as a treatable dementia. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2017 Apr;30(2):215-217 Authors: Enofe I, Thacker I, Shamim S Abstract Dementia is a chronic loss of neurocognitive function that is progressive and irreversible. Although rare, dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) could present with a rapid decline in neurocognitive function with or without Parkinson-like symptoms. DAVFs represent a potentially treatable and reversible cause of dementia. Here, we report the case of an elderly woman diagnosed with a DAVF after presenting with new-onset seizures, deteriorating neurocognitive function, and Parkinson-like symptoms. PMID: 28405088 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research