Abstract:Introduction: The incidence of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (SDAVF) in patients with spinal dysraphism is exceedingly rare with fewer than 30 cases reported. We report such a case and discuss the etiology, diagnostic, and treatment challenges of such patients.
Case Presentation: This is a 37-year-old gentleman with a history of myelomeningocele (MMC) repair at the age of 2 years who presented to us with worsening bilateral lower limb weakness and numbness. Clinical examination demonstrated affected moto… Show more
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