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26.10.2018 | Case Report - Vascular Neurosurgery - Arteriovenous malformation
Ruptured intranidal aneurysm of an arteriovenous malformation diagnosed by delay alternating with nutation for tailored excitation (DANTE)–prepared contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
verfasst von:
Katsuya Komatsu, Yasushi Takagi, Akira Ishii, Takayuki Kikuchi, Yukihiro Yamao, Yasutaka Fushimi, John Grinstead, Sinyeob Ahn, Susumu Miyamoto
Erschienen in:
Acta Neurochirurgica
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Ausgabe 12/2018
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Abstract
This case report describes the usefulness of delay alternating with nutation for tailored excitation (DANTE)–prepared, contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (CE-MRI) for detecting the rupture site of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). A ruptured intranidal aneurysm was confirmed histopathologically. Accurate non-invasive information about the possible rupture site of an AVM is critical for optimal treatment and evaluation. Vessel wall enhancement visualized by DANTE-prepared CE-MRI may be a useful tool for providing information about changes in inflammatory status and vulnerability to further developments.