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Gastrointestinal bleeding in a pancreatic arteriovenous malformation successfully treated by transarterial
David Ferreras1, David Ruiz de Angulo2, Francisco Sánchez Bueno3
1Cirugía General y del Aparato Dige, Hospital Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
Abstract:
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB), but it must be recognized in clinical practice, as it may be a potentially lethal condition in case of rupture and haemorrhage. This anatomic alteration is extremely rare as less than a hundred cases are reported in the scientific literature. The aim of this work is to report a case of PAVM presented as upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and successfully treated by transarterial embolization.
Insights
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation, a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, requires prompt recognition. This case highlights successful treatment via transarterial embolization, preventing potentially lethal hemorrhage.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is an exceptionally rare vascular anomaly.
- PAVM is a seldom-diagnosed cause of potentially life-threatening upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
- Fewer than 100 cases of PAVM have been documented in medical literature.
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