Abstract: Cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistula (CV-AVF) is a rare vascular malformation characterized by pathological communication between arteries and veins at the vertebral artery,leading to clinical symptoms.This paper reports a young female patient who presented with a pulsatile mass in the right neck.The diagnosis of right CV-AVF was confirmed by color Doppler ultrasound,computed tomography angiography (CTA),and digital subtraction angiography (DSA).The patient underwent interventional embolization and achieved a good postoperative recovery.DSA is of crucial value in the diagnosis of CV-AVF,and the main treatment methods include interventional embolization and surgical operation.Early diagnosis and intervention are essential.

Key words: cervical vertebral arteriovenous fistula (CV-AVF), computed tomography angiography, digital subtraction angiography, interventional embolization, vascular malformation