Large Medically Resistant Intramuscular Fast-Flow Vascular Anomaly in a Young Adult Patient Managed With Embolization and Cryoablation

Abstract

Background: Mitogen-activated protein 2 kinase (MAP2K) intramuscular high-flow vascular anomaly is a benign vascular lesion, thought to be congenital, with an indolent course. Years after initial presentation, symptoms may manifest due to abrupt growth. Case presentation: This report describes a case of a young female who presented with a MAP2K high-flow vascular anomaly with recalcitrant pain, resistant to a trial of Sirolimus and Trametinib. Significant lesion size reduction and pain resolution were achieved with a combination of preablation embolization followed by cryoablation. Follow-up of 5 years informs lesion reduction and stability. Conclusion: Using a multi-method approach (embolization then ablation) can be considered in the treatment of MAP2K high-flow vascular malformations resistant to medical therapy.