Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: Characterization with time-resolved ultrafast 3D MR angiography.
To avoid potentially deadly consequences from paradoxical emboli, early detection and accurate characterization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) is highly desirable. We report on a patient with a suspected pulmonary AVM who underwent ultrafast time-resolved 3D MR angiography of the pulmonary arteries. The case documents the suitability of the MRA technique as a noninvasive alternative to computed tomographic angiography and digital subtraction angiography for accurate pre-therapeutic characterization of pulmonary AVMs.
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Essen, Germany. mathias.goyen@uni-essen.de
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Goyen
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Ruehm
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Jagenburg
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Barkhausen
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Kröger
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Debatin
D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA