Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation

Case contributed by Behrang Amini
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Chest radiograph

x-ray

PA view of the chest demonstrates a tubular retrocardiac opacity suggestive of a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.

Case Discussion

Radiograph of the chest showing a tubular retrocardiac opacity, which on CT was found to be a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are rare vascular anomalies of the lung. They are generally considered direct high flow, low-resistance fistulous connections between the pulmonary arteries and veins.

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