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Surgical Neurology

Volume 19, Issue 1, January 1983, Pages 26-32
Surgical Neurology

Venous angiomas of the posterior fossa should be considered as anomalous venous drainage

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Abstract

The case of a patient with a venous angioma of the cerebellum and fourth ventricle is presented. The lesion was demonstrated by computed tomography and venous angiography. The patient underwent surgery and died postoperatively. Postmortem examination revealed a lack of the usual venous drainage from the cerebellum. The diagnostic methods and the anatomic findings are duscussed. Restraint is urged in considering surgical intervention in such cases.

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