Neda Isabel Sedora-Roman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sachin Pandey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ajith Thomas MD, Abstract Co-Author: Data Safety Monitoring Board, Boston Biomedical Associates

Gul Moonis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Upon completion of this educational exhibit, participants will be able to: 1. Review and describe typical imaging features of spinal vascular anomalies. 2. Review their classification, pathophysiology and treatment.

I. Background: Spinal vascular malformations represent a heterogeneous group of vascular anomalies. The clinical presentation of these malformations can be nonspecific, leading to underdiagnosis. If not treated in a timely fashion, these lesions may lead to progressive spinal cord symptoms, myelopathy and irreversible neurologic disability. The neuroradiologist is often the first to suggest this diagnostic possibility and as such a clear understanding of the classification and imaging presentation of each of these lesions is crucial. II. Spinal vascular anatomy review III. Types & classifications of spinal vascular anomalies: These lesions consist of congenital cavernomas, arteriovenous malformations and acquired arteriovenous fistulas. The literature on spinal vascular malformations contains multiple different classification systems based on anatomic location, angioarchitecture and morphology. Current classification schemes used in the description of spinal vascular anomalies will be reviewed. IV. Review of Imaging Findings a. MRI/MRA b. Conventional angiography V. Sample cases VI. Summary

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Sedora-Roman, N, Pandey, S, Thomas, A, Moonis, G, Vascular Anomalies of the Spine: A Simplified Approach.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003123.html