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Reversible Parkinsonism and Rapidly Progressive Dementia Due to Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: Case Series and Literature Review.
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ABSTRACT: Background
Dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) rarely presents with a syndrome of reversible parkinsonism and rapidly progressive dementia, which has been described in 19 patients to date. However, its presenting features, pathophysiology, and response to treatment have not been reviewed.Methods
We report the clinical course and treatment of two novel patients with this syndrome.Results
Despite severe presentations, both patients recovered fully after fistula obliteration.Conclusions
Atypical parkinsonism with early cognitive changes and other focal neurological signs, along with features such as pulsatile tinnitus or worsening headache, should raise the possibility of dAVF. When treated, this syndrome is nearly always reversible, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis.
SUBMITTER: Lai J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6174482 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul-Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Reversible Parkinsonism and Rapidly Progressive Dementia Due to Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: Case Series and Literature Review.
Movement disorders clinical practice 20170327 4
<h4>Background</h4>Dural arteriovenous fistula (dAVF) rarely presents with a syndrome of reversible parkinsonism and rapidly progressive dementia, which has been described in 19 patients to date. However, its presenting features, pathophysiology, and response to treatment have not been reviewed.<h4>Methods</h4>We report the clinical course and treatment of two novel patients with this syndrome.<h4>Results</h4>Despite severe presentations, both patients recovered fully after fistula obliteration. ...[more]