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ArticleCase reports in vascular medicine2025

Epilepsy Secondary to a Giant AVM: A Case Report.

Emilio García Gómez, Daniela Carolina Pimentel Saona, Juan Romero Valencia, Lenin Sandoval Luna, Cristobal Jeronimo Ortega Arenas, Daniel San-Juan

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Emilio García GómezEpilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9737-0529
Daniela Carolina Pimentel SaonaEpilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7826-1021
Juan Romero ValenciaFaculty of Medicine, Benemerita Autonomous University of Puebla, Puebla, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3955-3193
Lenin Sandoval LunaEpilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3182-0844
Cristobal Jeronimo Ortega ArenasEpilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1924-8781
Daniel San-JuanEpilepsy Clinic, National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Mexico City, Mexico.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6685-5851

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Abstract

Intracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are vascular anomalies that can present with intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, or neurological deficits. In this case, we present a woman with a giant right frontoparietal AVM (Spetzler-Martin Grade V) initially diagnosed after an intracerebral hemorrhage at Age 6. Surgical, endovascular, and radiosurgical treatments were not viable due to the lesion's size and eloquent location. Over time, the patient developed focal seizures, including catamenial patterns and left-arm spastic monoparesis. Initial antiseizure medications (ASMs) such as carbamazepine and phenytoin failed to provide adequate control at optimal dosage, with phenytoin exacerbating seizure frequency. Partial seizure control was eventually achieved with a combination of levetiracetam and carbamazepine. Neuroimaging showcases a large AVM, while EEG revealed focal epileptiform activity. This case illustrates the complexity of treating epilepsy secondary to giant AVMs, emphasizing the need for individualized ASM strategies and collaborative, multidisciplinary management.

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epilepsyintracranial arteriovenous malformationsneurosurgeryradiosurgeryseizures

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