Congenital arteriovenous malformation of the face and scalp.
A case of congenital arteriovenous fistula of the forehead and scalp is presented. A review of the embryology, incidence, clinical findings, and diagnostic techniques is discussed along with the various modes of therapy. The ideal treatment of congenital arteriovenous malformation is early, total removal of the tissue involved.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005145:Face / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009880:Ophthalmic Artery / Q000002:abnormalities; D009915:Orbit / Q000098:blood supply; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities*