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SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2023

Bithalamic infarction in a tentorial dural artero-venous fistula and thalamic dementia: a case report and systematic review.

Valentina Ferrazzoli, Eliseo Picchi, Francesca Pitocchi, Leonardo Vattermoli, Noemi Pucci, Francesca Di Giuliano, Andrea Wlderk, Maria Rosaria Bagnato, Valerio Da Ros, Francesco Garaci and 1 more

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Valentina FerrazzoliNeuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Eliseo PicchiNeuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Francesca PitocchiDiagnostic Imaging Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Leonardo VattermoliDiagnostic Imaging Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy. leonwatt13@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1972-7261
Noemi PucciDiagnostic Imaging Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Francesca Di GiulianoNeuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Andrea WlderkInterventional Neuroradiology, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Maria Rosaria BagnatoNeurology Unit, Department of Neurology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Valerio Da RosInterventional Neuroradiology, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Francesco GaraciNeuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.
Roberto FlorisNeuroradiology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Viale Oxford 81, 00133, Rome, Italy.

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Abstract

purposeTo report a case of bilateral thalamic infarction (BTI) presenting as progressive thalamic dementia due to a midline tentorial dAVF (TdAVF) and to provide a systematic review of the literature.

methodsWe performed a systematic literature review of previously reported cases of bi-thalamic signal changes due to dAVF considering population characteristics, clinical presentation, imaging findings, treatments, and outcomes.

resultsWe found 29 papers from 1985 until 2021 describing 35 cases of BTI dAVF-related. We analysed 36 cases comprehensive of our case report. The mean age was 58.7 years (range 38-79), 91.6% were males (n=33). Most cases presented with a subacute syndrome. In 86.1% (n=31) of cases a TdAVF was found; 58.3% (n=21) were type 2 Borden-Shucart fistulas, the remaining were mostly type 3. In 80.5% (n=29), a thrombosed sinus was identified. 33.3% of cases (n=12) had bi-thalamic haemorrhages. Endovascular treatment was performed in 83.3% of cases (n=30). A total of 75% (n=27) of cases had a good recovery.

conclusionsBTIs due to dAVFs may present with subacute symptoms overlapping with several differential diagnoses. Prompt identification at MRI, before venous drainage failure and bleeding, is crucial for a good prognosis.

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Central Nervous System Vascular MalformationsDementiaEmbolization, TherapeuticFistulaAdultAgedCerebral InfarctionFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedDementiaDural artero-venous fistulaIntracranial haemorrageTentorial dAVFThalamic edema

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