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Comprehensive Endovascular and Open Surgical Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations
Published on: October 20, 2017
Left upper lobectomy for a large incidental simple arteriovenous malformation
Aayla K Jamil1, Gary S Schwartz2, Eitan Podgaetz2
1Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Baylor University Medical CenterDallasTexas.
Abstract:
We present an incidental finding of a large left upper lobe diffuse pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) presenting with cyanosis, exertional shortness of breath, polycythemia, and low peripheral oxygen saturation. PAVMs are mostly diagnosed in symptomatic patients with therapeutic embolization as the first choice of therapy. This young woman had no symptoms but showed signs of hypoxemia, and further investigation revealed a huge central left upper lobe PAVM. A successful upper lobectomy resulted in a quick recovery and immediate return to normal peripheral oxygen saturation levels with no further comorbidity or recurrence during 3 years of current follow-up.
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