Arteriovenous malformation of the upper extremity complicating pregnancy. A case report.
A 23-year-old, pregnant woman with an arteriovenous malformation of the left brachial artery developed worsening symptomatology that demanded early delivery. The puerperium was significant for persistent debilitating symptoms that resolved partially four months following delivery.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032.
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D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply / Q000503:physiopathology; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D001916:Brachial Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy