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Endovascular embolization for managing a massive shoulder arteriovenous malformation
Masa Abaza1, Ahmed K Abdel-Aal2, Ammar Almehmi3
1Department of Biology, University of Alaska at Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA.
Radiology Case Reports
|November 8, 2021
Summary
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are congenital vascular anomalies. This case report details successful endovascular embolization for a large right shoulder AVM, emphasizing a multidisciplinary treatment approach.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are congenital, high-flow vascular anomalies.
- Their clinical presentation varies widely based on size and location, from asymptomatic lesions to severe conditions like congestive heart failure.
Observation:
- A 20-year-old male presented with a large arteriovenous malformation in the right shoulder.
- The AVM caused significant cosmetic and functional impairment.
Findings:
- The patient underwent multiple sessions of endovascular embolization.
- The treatment resulted in good clinical outcomes for the shoulder AVM.
Implications:
- Management of complex AVMs often necessitates a multidisciplinary strategy.
- Trans-arterial embolization is a key component in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations.
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