Abstract
Congenital arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the internal mammary artery (IMA) are exceptionally rare. Patients with AVMs arising off the left IMA may present with continuous precordial murmurs and/or a pulsatile chest mass. AVMs in this location pose a risk of enlargement, rupture, infection, or high-output cardiac failure. The potential risks associated with AVMs warrant early therapeutic intervention. We describe a case of a congenital AVM originating from the left IMA, which was successfully embolized with n‑butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) using a transcatheter arterial approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-14 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Clinical Imaging |
Volume | 54 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2019 |
Keywords
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Congenital
- Embolization
- Left internal mammary artery