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Vertebral arteriovenous fistulae in neurofibromatosis: report of two cases and review of the literature

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Vertebral arteriovenous fistulae in patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (von Recklinghausen's disease) are rare. The mechanism of their formation is unclear. The vascular anatomy, which may be simple or complex has important implications for planning treatment. We describe two cases and review the literature.

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  1. Service de Neuroradiologie Charcot, Hôpital de la Salpétrière, Paris, France

    P. Cluzel, L. Pierot & J. Chiras

  2. Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire, Hôpital de la Salpétrière, Paris, France

    E. Kieffer

  3. Service de Neuroradiologie, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Créteil, France

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  4. Service de Radiologie Centrale, Hôpital de la Salpétrière, 47 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, F-75013, Paris, France

    P. Cluzel & A. Leung

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Cluzel, P., Pierot, L., Leung, A. et al. Vertebral arteriovenous fistulae in neurofibromatosis: report of two cases and review of the literature. Neuroradiology 36, 321–325 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00593272

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