Intrahepatic arteriovenous shunt
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Di Muzio B, Jones J, Intrahepatic arteriovenous shunt. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Sep 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-72430
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- Hepatic arteriovenous malformations
- Intrahepatic arteriovenous malformations
- Liver arteriovenous malformations
- Liver AVM
- Hepatic AVM
- Liver arteriovenous shunts
- Hepatic arteriovenous shunts
- Hepatic arteriosystemic venous shunts
Intrahepatic arteriovenous shunts, also referred to as intrahepatic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) or hepatic arteriosystemic venous shunts, represent a spectrum of abnormal communications between the hepatic arterial system and the hepatic veins.
Please note that arterioportal shunts, which are the communication between the hepatic artery and portal vein, are discussed separately as a distinct condition.
Pathology
Etiology
Arteriovenous shunts are seen in:
- hypervascular liver tumors 3
- hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) - Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome 1
- post-trauma
References
- 1. Hassan Siddiki, Michael G. Doherty, Joel G. Fletcher, Anthony W. Stanson, Terri J. Vrtiska, David M. Hough, Jeff L. Fidler, Cynthia H. McCollough, Karen L. Swanson. Abdominal Findings in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Pictorial Essay on 2D and 3D Findings with Isotropic Multiphase CT1. (2008) RadioGraphics. 28 (1): 171-84. doi:10.1148/rg.281075037 - Pubmed
- 2. Jonathan Adler, Maurice Goodgold, Harold Mitty, David Gordon, Mahesh Kinkhabwala. Arteriovenous Shunts Involving the Liver1. (1978) Radiology. 129 (2): 315-22. doi:10.1148/129.2.315 - Pubmed
- 3. Khaled M. Elsayes, Akram M. Shaaban, Sarah M. Rothan, Sanaz Javadi, Beatrice L. Madrazo, Rosa P. Castillo, Victor J. Casillas, Christine O. Menias. A Comprehensive Approach to Hepatic Vascular Disease. (2017) RadioGraphics. 37 (3): 813-836. doi:10.1148/rg.2017160161 - Pubmed
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