A teen's headaches weren't going away. Doctors found a surprising cause
Summary
A New Jersey teen named Logan Coleridge experienced severe headaches and other symptoms after a high school football injury. After months of treatment with no improvement, doctors discovered he had an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a rare tangle of blood vessels in the brain, which was treated with surgery.Key Facts
- Logan Coleridge played football and had multiple concussions before a serious hit in August 2023 caused worsening symptoms.
- His symptoms included dizziness, poor balance, memory problems, light sensitivity, and severe headaches.
- Initial treatments like physical therapy and medications did not help, and he missed school frequently.
- A concussion specialist ordered an MRI and neck X-ray, which revealed an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain.
- An AVM is a group of abnormal blood vessels that can cause pressure and symptoms, and can be dangerous if they rupture.
- Logan’s family chose surgery over radiation therapy to quickly treat the AVM due to the impact on his life.
- The AVM was likely present since birth but was only found after imaging prompted by the concussion.
- Surgery was performed in July 2024 by a neurosurgeon at NYU Langone to remove the AVM.
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