Overview

A healthcare provider will diagnose a spinal AVM after a physical exam, neurological exam and imaging tests.

Imaging tests show the size and location of the AVM in relation to your spine. Your provider may use the following imaging tests to find a spinal AVM:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI).
  • Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA).
  • Myelogram and a computed tomography (CT) scan.

In addition, nerve conduction testing and electromyography tests may be an option if you have numbness, tingling or muscle weakness.

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