Dural Arteriovenous Fistula as a Treatable Dementia. Issue 2 (1st April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Enofe, Ikponmwosa; Thacker, Ike; Shamim, Sadat
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 30:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 217
• Publication Date: 2017-04-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11929592
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract : Dementia is a chronic loss of neurocognitive function that is progressive and irreversible. Although rare, dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) could present with a rapid decline in neurocognitive function with or without Parkinson-like symptoms. DAVFs represent a potentially treatable and reversible cause of dementia. Here, we report the case of an elderly woman diagnosed with a DAVF after presenting with new-onset seizures, deteriorating neurocognitive function, and Parkinson-like symptoms.