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Epistaxis caused by a dural AV-fistula at the cribriform plate: Epistaxis from an Anterior Fossa DAVF

Journal article published in 2014 by J. Marc C. van Dijk ORCID, Astrid G. W. Korsten-Meijer, Aryan Mazuri
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Abstract

Objectives/HypothesisA dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) with cortical venous reflux (CVR) is a dangerous neurovascular entity. A DAVF at the cribriform plate is typically silent until its inevitable presentation with intracranial hemorrhage. Case SummaryA 67-year-old male presented with severe epistaxis. Following unsuccessful conventional measures and a surgical exploration, a catheter angiography showed a DAVF at the cribriform plate, with its nidus extending into the nasal cavity. The DAVF was treated via a small craniotomy. ConclusionIn case of atypical or unexplained nosebleeds, the possibility of a DAVF or other neurovascular pathology should be excluded by MRI/MRA or catheter angiography. Laryngoscope, 124:2476-2477, 2014