Le Journal médical libanais. The Lebanese medical journal
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Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) account for 10% to 15% of all intracranial arteriovenous malformations. Since the first case published by Woimant et al. in 1982, many type V DAVF, i.e. with spinal venous drainage, have been reported. Fistulas located at the craniocervical junction (CCJ) however, are exceptional and only 10 cases of CCJ fistulas associated with myelopathy have been described. ⋯ In conclusion, this is the first case of DAVF of the foramen magnum causing myelopathy to be detected early and cured by glue embolization alone, with rapid and total clinical recovery.