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Dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVFs) are a rare form of intracranial arteriovenous malformation. We present the case of a patient who presented in a previously undescribed manner with facial swelling and bruising initially misdiagnosed as cellulitis. He was found subsequently to have DAVFs of the sphenoparietal sinus that had hemorrhaged. The rarity of DAVFs at this location may account for this unique presentation. Successful treatment was achieved by transarterial embolization.

Original publication

DOI

10.1136/bcr-2014-011103

Type

Journal article

Journal

BMJ Case Rep

Publication Date

14/03/2014

Volume

2014

Keywords

Arteriovenous Malformation, Face, Fistula, Hemorrhage, Liquid Embolic Material, Adult, Cavernous Sinus, Cellulitis, Central Nervous System Vascular Malformations, Contusions, Diagnosis, Differential, Diagnostic Errors, Humans, Male