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Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation in the newborn: a familial case
S W Allen1, J M Whitfield, D R Clarke
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver.
Pediatric Cardiology
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare cause of cyanosis in the newborn with nine previously reported cases. Typical signs at presentation include cyanosis, murmur, and congestive heart failure. Abnormality on chest x-ray is common with cardiomegaly, oligemia, and focal pulmonary density. There is a male predominance, unlike older children and adults with PAVM. Familial cases of PAVM have been reported with Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. We report a familial case of PAVM presenting in the newborn.