Semin intervent Radiol 2011; 28(1): 024-031
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1273937
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Management of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations

Mary E. Meek1 , James C. Meek1 , Michael V. Beheshti1
  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
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Publikationsdatum:
22. März 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are rare lesions with significant clinical complications. These lesions are commonly seen in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (formerly Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome). Interventional radiologists are a key part of the treatment team in this complex disease, and a thorough understanding of the disease process is critical to providing good patient care. In this article, the authors review the disease course and its association with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, discusses the clinical evaluation and treatment of these complex patients, and outlines complications and follow-up.