Spinal cord arteriovenous malformation presenting as chest pain in a child

Abstract

A case report of spinal arteriovenous malformation presented as chest pain in a child. To illustrate the atypical clinical presentation as right chest pain in a child with spinal cord arteriovenous malformation. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, Taiwan. An 8-year-old boy was diagnosed with spinal cord arteriovenous malformation after paraplegia. However, early diagnosis was delayed for the atypical initial clinical presentation as chest pain. After surgery and rehabilitation for 6 months, the patient could walk without assistance. Correct diagnosis of spinal cord arteriovenous malformations is sometimes difficult in children with atypical presentations. Early diagnosis relies on detailed examination and high index of suspicion.