Challenges in the management of massive intraorbital and hemifacial arteriovenous malformation as causing life-threatening epistaxis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2017
Abstract
Arteriovenous malformations are congenital lesions that may evolve with time and manifest in a plethora of presentations. They can occur as torrential epistaxis when it extensively involves the facial region. Multi-imaging modalities are available to assist in characterizing the structure of the lesion as well as its location and extent. This complex disease requires a multidisciplinary team approach with preoperative embolization and surgery. We present a rare cause of life-threatening epistaxis in a gentleman with a longstanding orbital and hemifacial arteriovenous malformation and discuss the complexities involved in its management.
Keywords
Arteriovenous malformation, Epistaxis, Hemifacial
Divisions
fac_med
Publication Title
Asian Journal of Surgery
Volume
40
Issue
2
Publisher
Elsevier
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