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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation

Underlying Cause

Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation Underlying Cause

The cause for cerebral arteriovenous malformation is unknown.

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Last Updated: Apr 10, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation References:

Choi JH, Mohr JP. Brain arteriovenous malformations in adults. Lancet Neurol. 2005 May;4(5):299-308.
Kubis N, Levy BI. Understanding angiogenesis: a clue for understanding vascular malformations. J Neuroradiol. 2004 Dec;31(5):365-8.
Zhao J, Wang S, Li J, Qi W, Sui D, Zhao Y. Clinical characteristics and surgical results of patients with cerebral arteriovenous malformations. Surg Neurol. 2005 Feb;63(2):156-61.