Vascular Malformations

Research Conducted at Indiana University School of Medicine Has Updated Our Knowledge about Vascular Malformations

Published in Cardiovascular Week, July 4th, 2011

2011 JUL 4 -- Data detailed in "Sudden death from ruptured intracranial vascular malformation" have been presented. "Central nervous system (CNS) vascular malformations are well-known entities that may cause sudden death from rupture and intracranial hemorrhage. Despite this, relatively few papers deal with these lesions in the forensic literature," scientists in Indianapolis, United States report.

"Here, we present four cases of sudden, non-traumatic death caused by ruptured CNS vascular malformations. In all four cases, the definitive source of bleeding was not identified grossly, being diagnosed only after relatively extensive histologic examination....

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2011-07-04)

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