Arteriovenous malformation

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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) are ~~characterized~~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.

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-<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>