Arteriovenous Malformations: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Abstract Many dermatologists are largely unfamiliar with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This is partly due to the low prevalence of these lesions and to the fact that they are generally managed by other specialists, in particular, interventional radiologists and pediatric, maxillofacial, and pl...

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Published in:Actas dermo-sifiliográficas (English ed.) 2014-05, Vol.105 (4), p.347-358
Main Authors: de Miguel, R, López-Gutierrez, J.C, Boixeda, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Anomalías vasculares de alto flujo
Arteriovenoso
Arteriovenous
Arteriovenous Malformations - diagnosis
Arteriovenous Malformations - therapy
Dermatology
High-flow vascular anomalies
Humans
Internal Medicine
Malformación vascular
Vascular malformation
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Summary:Abstract Many dermatologists are largely unfamiliar with arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This is partly due to the low prevalence of these lesions and to the fact that they are generally managed by other specialists, in particular, interventional radiologists and pediatric, maxillofacial, and plastic surgeons. In this article, we review the recommended nomenclature for AVMs and look at their clinical manifestations and diagnosis, as well as the ideal type and time of treatment. AVMs should be managed from a multidisciplinary approach, and the dermatologist's primary goal should be to make a proper diagnosis and thereby avoid unnecessary treatments.
ISSN:1578-2190
2173-5778
1578-2190
DOI:10.1016/j.adengl.2013.04.026