Case study: Systemic complications following absolute alcohol embolisation of scalp arteriovenous malformation
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Pregnancy following embolisation of uterine arteriovenous malformation--a case report.
INTRODUCTION Pregnancy following successful embolisation of a uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is rare. Hypovascularity of treated areas affecting placentation and fetal growth has been postulated to be the cause for adverse pregnancy outcomes. CLINICAL PICTURE A 37-year-old multiparous lady presented with anaemia from repeated heavy vaginal bleeding from an iatrogenic uterine AVM. Th...
متن کاملScalp arteriovenous malformation : a case report.
We report a rare case of Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the scalp in a 30 year-old Malay gentleman who presented with painless forehead swelling since birth. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and cerebral angiogram performed and the findings are discussed.
متن کاملEmbolisation for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.
BACKGROUND Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are abnormal direct connections between the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein which result in a right-to-left shunt. They are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality mainly from the effects of paradoxical emboli. Potential complications include stroke, cerebral abscess, pulmonary haemorrhage and hypoxaemia. Embolisation is an endova...
متن کاملGiant scalp arteriovenous malformation.
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the scalp are rare lesions. The clinical picture presents with complaints of increased scalp, scalp disfigurement, pain and neurological symptoms. Its origin can be congenital or traumatic. We present a case of giant scalp AVMs and its management, followed by a brief literature review on the subject. The diagnosis of scalp AVMs is based on physical examinat...
متن کاملSurgical resection of scalp arteriovenous malformation: Case illustration
Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the scalp is a rare lesion whose natural history remains to be elucidated. The report describes a case of a patient with a history of minor head trauma who presented with spontaneous bleeding from the scalp due to a relatively small scalp AVM. Several imaging modalities were used to establish the diagnosis, map the vascular malformation, and plan management. ...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2220-1181,2220-1173
DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2010.10872669