Journal of neurosciences in rural practice
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J Neurosci Rural Pract · Apr 2017
Case ReportsDilated Virchow-Robin Spaces Mimicking a Brainstem Arteriovenous Malformation.
Virchow-Robin spaces (VRS) are ubiquitous and commonly observed as the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) continues to improve. The function of VRS and the etiology of their dilation is still a subject of research. ⋯ Furthermore, the extensive pontine involvement of our patient's lesion is rarely described in neurosurgical literature. Understanding the imaging characteristics of dVRS is critical to accurately diagnose these lesions and avoid unnecessary tests and procedures.