Dural arteriovenous fistula causing pulsatile tinnitus – a case report and clinical considerations

Summary Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is a rare condition not constantly taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of pulsatory tinnitus. Symptomatology, clinical relevance, and therapy of DAVF depend on its type determined primarily by the characteristics of venous drainage. For reliable detection of DAVF, digital subtraction angiography is necessary. Here we report one case of DAVF and comment on clinical aspects of that potentially very serious anomaly. Key words tinnitus – dural arteriovenous fistula – diagnostics – treatment – complications