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Symptomatic scalp fistula present in a 14-month-old toddler

Jacob Gramacy1, Sarah Sanford1, Narlin B Beaty2

  • 1Neurosurgery, Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, Tallahasse, Florida, USA.

BMJ Case Reports
|March 30, 2020
PubMed

Insights

This case report details the surgical resection of a pulsatile scalp arteriovenous fistula in a toddler. It reviews diagnosis, imaging, and surgical techniques, comparing this case to existing literature on pediatric vascular malformations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Pulsatile scalp arteriovenous fistulas are rare vascular malformations in infants.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention are crucial for preventing complications.

Observation:

  • A 14-month-old toddler presented with a pulsatile scalp mass.
  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed an arteriovenous fistula.

Findings:

  • The case report outlines the diagnostic process, including imaging modalities used.
  • Surgical resection was performed, with detailed description of the intervention.

Implications:

  • This report contributes to the understanding of pediatric arteriovenous fistulas.
  • It offers insights into surgical management strategies and outcomes for similar cases.

Keywords:
congenital disordersfailure to thriveneuroimagingneurosurgeryvascular surgery

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