'De Novo' Brain AVMs-Hypotheses for Development and a Systematic Review of Reported Cases

Conclusions: Increasing evidence suggests that some of the AVMs discovered develop some time after birth. We are still a long way from finally elucidating their true nature, though there is reason to believe that they can also appear after birth. Thus, we reason that the de novo AVMs are the result of a 'second hit' of a variable type, such as a previous intracranial hemorrhage or vascular pathology. The congenital or acquired characteristic of AVMs may have a tremendous impact on prognosis, risk of hemorrhage, and short and long-term management.PMID:33652628 | DOI:10.3390/medicina57030201

Source: Medicina (Kaunas) - March 3, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ioan Alexandru Florian Lehel Beni Vlad Moisoiu Teodora Larisa Timis Ioan Stefan Florian Adrian Bala șa Ioana Berindan-Neagoe Source Type: research