Spinal AVMs can present with sudden weakness of the legs or arms and ... Based on the symptoms, the physician may order the following examinations: Spinal MRI – This test is typically the first study ...

They are congenital (from birth), rare in the spine, and usually diagnosed with MRI. Spinal cord AVMs can cause symptoms by compressing the spinal cord or by bleeding. They can be treated by ...

After seeking medical advice, Matt had an MRI scan at King's College Hospital in London in July, which resulted in him being diagnosed with spinal arteriovenous malformation (AVM), an unusual ...