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Arteriovenous Malformation of the Vallecula Resulting in Recurrent Hemoptysis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the upper airway in adults are relatively rare and can present with intermittent hemoptysis. Due to the intermittent nature of the bleeding episodes and frequent need for multidisciplinary interventions, diagnosing and treating upper airway AVMs can be challenging. Here, a case of intermittent hemoptysis due to an AVM of the vallecula is described. It was identified using flexible laryngoscopy and was subsequently surgically removed with resolution of the patient's symptoms. Overall, hemoptysis in adults has a broad differential and a thorough work up with multidisciplinary involvement should be performed.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.84459

Authors: Doha Amin, Kunal Matharu, Gabriella Manilla, Jatin Ahluwalia

Institutions: Michigan State University, University of Toledo, Ascension Providence Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410520380