Resolution of secondary pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after embolization of a congenital superior-mesenteric-vein-to-left-renal-vein shunt
Journal
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
13
Journal Issue
3
Pages
333-336
Date Issued
2002
Author(s)
Abstract
A 7-year-old boy who presented with cyanosis and exercise intolerance was diagnosed with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) secondary to a congenital superior-mesenteric-vein-to-left-renal-vein (SMV-LRV) shunt. Resolution of the PAVMs (confirmed by chest computed tomography [CT]) occurred after embolization of this shunt. Although the pathogenesis of his PAVM is not well known, this case demonstrated a close relationship between a congenital SMV-LRV shunt and the development of PAVM. ? 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Other Subjects
article; artificial embolism; blood vessel shunt; case report; clinical feature; computer assisted tomography; cyanosis; disease association; disease course; exercise tolerance; human; image analysis; kidney vein; lung arteriovenous shunt; male; optical resolution; pathogenesis; priority journal; school child; superior mesenteric vein
Type
journal article