S. T. Hlophe, R. Masekela
Nelson R Mandela School of Clinical Medicine and University of KwaZulu-Nata.
South Africa
African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine
Afr J Thorac Crit Care Med 2021; 27:
DOI: 10.7196/AJTCCM.2021.v27i1.109
Abstract
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are caused by abnormal connections between arteries and veins, which lead to right-to-left shunting of deoxygenated blood. Here, we report an 11-year-old male who presented with signs suggestive of intracranial pathology. The patient displayed signs of a chronic illness, possibly congenital malformation that was complicated by PAVM and multiple brain abscesses. This case illustrates the importance of doing a detailed examination and investigations, especially if the history alone is not helpful in making a diagnosis.
Category
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
Symptoms and Findings Associated with 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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