Arteriovenous malformation

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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) are characterizedcharacterised by an abnormal leash of vessels allowing for arteriovenous shunting. They can occur anywhere in the body but have a predilection towards the head and neck.  There is a direct arteriovenous communication with no intervening capillary bed. They can be congenital or acquired.

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Location specific sub types
  • -<p>An<strong> arteriovenous malformation (AVM)</strong> are characterized by an abnormal leash of vessels allowing for arteriovenous shunting. They can occur anywhere in the body but have a predilection towards the head and neck.  There is a direct arteriovenous communication with no intervening capillary bed. They can be congenital or acquired.</p><h4>Classification</h4><h6>Location specific sub types</h6><ul>
  • +<p>An<strong> arteriovenous malformation (AVM)</strong> are characterised by an abnormal leash of vessels allowing for arteriovenous shunting. They can occur anywhere in the body but have a predilection towards the head and neck.  There is a direct arteriovenous communication with no intervening capillary bed. They can be congenital or acquired.</p><h4>Classification</h4><h6>Location specific sub types</h6><ul>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/musculoskeletal-arteriovenous-malformations" title="musculoskeletal arteriovenous malformations">musculoskeletal arteriovenous malformations</a></li>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/uterine-arteriovenous-malformation" title="Uterine arteriovenous malformation">uterine arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/pulmonary_arteriovenous_malformation" title="Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation">pulmonary arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
  • -<li><a href="/articles/hepatic-arteriovenous-malformation" title="hepatic arteriovenous malformation">hepatic arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/musculoskeletal-arteriovenous-malformations">musculoskeletal arteriovenous malformations</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/uterine-arteriovenous-malformation">uterine arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/pulmonary-arteriovenous-malformation">pulmonary arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
  • +<li><a href="/articles/hepatic-arteriovenous-malformation">hepatic arteriovenous malformation</a></li>
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Case 6: arterio-venous malformation in the brain

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Case 1: cerebral AVM

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Case 2: facial AVM

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Case 3: hand AVM

Image 4 DSA (angiography) (Iliac artery) ( update )

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Case 4: gluteal AVM

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Case 5: renal AVM

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Case 7: thigh AVM

Image 8 MRI (Time-resolved CE MRA) ( update )

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Case 8: congenital hand AVM

Image 9 MRI (T2) ( update )

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Case 9: cerebral

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