Pediatric stroke is a rare entity but has high mortality and morbidity. This case report describes the presentation of acute ischemic stroke in a 7-year-old boy with a large cerebral arteriovenous malformation. The case emphasizes the early diagnosis of stroke, and dissects the mechanisms and presentation of possible stroke etiologies with multiple risk factors.
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