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Giant arteriovenous malformation of the scalp: A rare case

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the scalp is a rare extracranial vascular disorder lesion, that arises due to a pathological fistulous connection between the feeding artery and the draining vein, without capillary involvement within the subcutaneous layer. Here, we report a case of a 68-year-old woman who experienced progressively enlarging and throbbing lumps on the scalp in the bilateral frontotemporoparietooccipital region, especially the left, accompanied by a mild headache and minor hair loss. The patient was diagnosed with giant AVM of the scalp after undergoing ultrasonography (USG) and Computed tomography angiography (CTA) examinations. Computed tomography angiography is essential to precisely determine the angiographic architecture of the AVM and to determine further management.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.132

Authors: Dian Komala Dewi, Susilawati

Institutions: Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Padjadjaran University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550