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Case Reports
. 2012 Jan;7(1):39-41.
doi: 10.4103/1793-5482.95698.

Giant non-traumatic arteriovenous malformation of the scalp

Askin Esen Hasturk  1 , Fuat Erten, Tulu Ayata
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Case Reports

Giant non-traumatic arteriovenous malformation of the scalp

Askin Esen Hasturk et al. Asian J Neurosurg. 2012 Jan.

Abstract

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the scalp is an uncommon entity. Its management is difficult because of its high shunt flow, complex vascular anatomy, and possible cosmetic complications. The etiology of scalp AVMs may be spontaneous or traumatic. Clinical symptoms frequently include pulsatile mass, headache, local pain, tinnitus; and less frequently, hemorrhage and necrosis. Selective angiography is the most significant diagnosis method. Surgical excision is especially effective in AVMs and the most frequently used treatment method. In this article, we discussed the clinical features and surgical management of scalp AVMs.

Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation; diagnosis; scalp; treatment.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
T1-weighted images show a mass lesion under the scalp of the left temporoparietal region
Figure 2
Figure 2
Carotid angiography demonstrates large, tortuous dilated venous structures as well as large AVM
Figure 3
Figure 3
AVM is seen to be removed totally on the postoperative T1-weighted magnetic resonance images
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Figure 4
Various sized vessels are seen between fat and muscle tissue (H and E ×40)
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