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Rare cause of finger swelling
Suha Turkmen1, Ashok Kumar Ariboyina1, Alamgir Ahmed Qureshi1
1Department of Emergency Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Clinical Case Reports
|February 28, 2022
Summary
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) on fingers without trauma are rare but dangerous. These surface AVMs can lead to severe bleeding, threatening limb circulation.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Dermatology
- Radiology
Background:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal tangles of blood vessels.
- Finger AVMs occurring without apparent trauma are exceptionally uncommon.
- Surface-located AVMs present a higher risk of external injury.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the rarity and clinical significance of finger arteriovenous malformations without trauma.
- To emphasize the potential complications associated with superficial AVMs.
Main Methods:
- Case review and literature synthesis.
- Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI).
Main Results:
- Identified finger AVMs without trauma as a rare clinical presentation.
- Demonstrated the susceptibility of superficial AVMs to trauma.
- Documented the risk of severe hemorrhage and compromised limb circulation.
Conclusions:
- Finger AVMs, particularly superficial ones, necessitate careful management due to bleeding risks.
- Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial to prevent limb-threatening complications from AVMs.
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