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Arteriovenous malformation of the gluteus

Case contributed by: Dr. Ezio Lanza

Presentation:

Patient presented with congenital arteriovenous malformation of the gluteus. Surgically treated twice, the malformation kept reforming itself. The patient came at our attention to undergo endovascular arterial embolization with glue.

Patient Data:

Age: 40
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Arteriovenous malformation of the gluteus
Modality: X-ray

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  • <p>Neovascularization of the malformation </p> A huge branch of the Internal Iliac Artery is irrorating most of the malformation.

Neovascularization of the malformation

A huge branch of the Internal Iliac Artery is irrorating most of the malformation.

Case Discussion:

Heart MRI demonstrated a dilatated left chamber with telediastolic volume of  320 ml (142 ml/m2) and diffuse hypocinesia.  Left chamber weight was 237 g.

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