You Touch , I Bleed-a Case of AV Malformation

Abstract

Abstract Arteriovenous malformations are congenital vascular malformations resulting from birth defects of the vasculature. They account for 1.5% of all vascular anomalies, and 50% of the lesions are located in the oral and maxillofacial region1. Regardless of the type, malformations may lead to significant anatomical, pathophysiological and hemodynamic consequences. Therefore, despite their rarity, AV malformations still remain the most life-threatening form of vascular anomalies. The present case describes the diagnosis of high flow AV malformation in a patient who had repeated hospital admissions for anemia secondary to bleeding from oral cavity with multiple blood transfusions. The case is unique because the cause for recurrent oral bleeding was undiagnosed and through thorough history, examination, investigations, high flow arteriovenous malformation was diagnosed and managed appropriately.