Recurrent Transient Neurological Deficit Due to Intracerebral Steal Phenomenon in Association with a Developmental Venous Anomaly

We report a symptomatic developmental venous anomaly (DVA) not causing parenchymal abnormality to provide a pathophysiologic clue in patients with recurrent transient neurologic deficit. A 32-year-old male presented with recurrent transient motor aphasia and headache in the left fronto-temporal region for three years. The symptoms usually lasted for one hour. Brain computed tomography (CT) angiography and magnetic resonance imaging using gradient recalled echo showed a prominent penetrating vein at the left frontal periventricular region.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research