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Brain arteriovenous malformations: measurement of nidal volume using a combination of static and dynamic magnetic resonance angiography techniques

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Arteriovenous malformations of the brain are complex vascular lesions that are an important cause of death and long-term disability. Currently, catheter angiography (CA) is the reference standard procedure for the diagnosis and follow-up of treated arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This is an invasive procedure with potential risks. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is commonly used in neurovascular imaging as a non-invasive alternative. Various MRA techniques have been used in the diagnosis and follow-up of AVMs but these have suffered from lack of temporal or spatial resolution. In this 60-patient study we describe the combination of two techniques: dynamic magnetic resonance digital subtraction angiography with a high temporal resolution, and a non-dynamic contrast-enhanced time-of-flight sequence with a high spatial resolution technique, in the assessment of AVM. The results showed an excellent correlation between MRA and CA measurement of both maximum linear dimension and AVM nidus volume.

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  1. Academic Radiology Section, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, UK

    S. Nagaraja, D. Capener, K. J. Lee, I. D. Wilkinson & P. D. Griffiths

  2. Department of Neuroradiology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    S. C. Coley

  3. National Centre for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    A. A. Kemeny

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Nagaraja, S., Capener, D., Coley, S.C. et al. Brain arteriovenous malformations: measurement of nidal volume using a combination of static and dynamic magnetic resonance angiography techniques. Neuroradiology 47, 387–392 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-005-1349-9

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