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A rare case of incidental pancreatic arteriovenous malformation correctly diagnosed with MDCT
Riccardo De Robertis Lombardi1, Mirko D'Onofrio, Stefano Crosara
1Department of Radiology, University of Verona, G.B. Rossi Hospital, Verona, Italy. riccardo.derobertis@hotmail.it
Context:
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity that can be incidentally discovered during MDCT examinations.
Case Report:
We describe a rare case of asymptomatic arteriovenous malformation presenting at MDCT as a hypervascular mass in the pancreatic head.
Conclusion:
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity, often asymptomatic, that can be correctly diagnosed by MDCT, especially with the use of specific electronic reconstructions.
Insights
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are rare and often asymptomatic vascular abnormalities. Multidetector CT (MDCT) with specific reconstructions can accurately diagnose these pancreatic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Malformations
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
- Radiology
Background:
- Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are exceedingly rare vascular anomalies.
- These AVMs are frequently discovered incidentally during medical imaging procedures.
Observation:
- This report details a case of an asymptomatic pancreatic AVM.
- The AVM presented as a hypervascular mass in the pancreatic head on MDCT.
Findings:
- MDCT is a valuable tool for diagnosing pancreatic AVMs.
- Specific electronic reconstructions enhance diagnostic accuracy for these rare lesions.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of pancreatic AVMs is crucial for appropriate patient management.
- Radiologists should consider AVMs in the differential diagnosis of hypervascular pancreatic masses.
