We present the case of a young patient with Cobb's syndrome who presented with an
acute paraplegia. A review of the literature indicates that this condition is rare.
The coexistence of cutaneous naevi in a dermatomal pattern and neurological signs
of a spinal cord lesion is significant and should always be considered as the excision
of spinal arteriovenous malformations can be accomplished safely.
Naevus - Arteriovenous malformation - Spinal cord - Cobb's syndrome
