A rare case of persistent hypoglossal artery in conjunction with arterioven
ous malformation was presented. MRA could delineate persistent hypoglossal
artery and arteriovenous malformation very clearly. The patient suffered fr
om intracranial hemorrhage from in the 37th week of pregnancy. MRI, MRA, an
giography, and CT of this rare condition are reported. (C) 2000 Elsevier Sc
ience Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.