Zurina Zainudin, Nadiah Azlisham, Ghee Tiong Koh, Yinn Khurn Ooi, Melissa Anne Nunis
Universiti Putra Malaysia. Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah. Hospital Serdang.
Malaysia
Medical Journal of Malaysia
Med J Malaysia 2022; 77: 274-276
DOI: Not available
Abstract
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a congenital vascular abnormality that can cause persistent cyanosis in children. PAVMs can go undetected till adulthood; however, there have been several neonatal cases reported over the years. This case report describes a classical manifestation of a child with isolated PAVM whose diagnosis was likely missed during the neonatal period. A high level of clinical awareness of this condition is crucial as early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent lifethreatening complications and mortality. Diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography pulmonary angiography and percutaneous transcatheter embolotherapy resulted in complete resolution of symptoms.
Category
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Symptoms and Findings Associated with Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Surgical and Catheter-mediated Interventions for Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Filed (PHiled). Greater than 1-2 years since publication
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