Title of article
ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF PALATAL SWELLINGS
Author/Authors
ÖZDEN, Bora Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , BAŞ, Burcu Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , DURAN, Hatice Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , ÇELENK, Peruze Ondokuz Mayıs University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Turkey , GÜNHAN, Ömer Gülhane Military Academy - Department of Oral Pathology, Turkey
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55
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58
Abstract
An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is composed of abnormal communications between arteries and veins without the normal intervening capillary bed. AVM of the head and neck is a rare vascular anomaly. We present here an unusual case of AVM with the size of 4x3 cm at the left posterior palatal area. Incisionel biopsy revealed AVM. Resection of the lesion following angiography was suggested to the patient however, he refused the treatment. The patient was considered to be under control. AVM should always be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of palatal swellings.
Keywords
arteriovenous malformation , palatal swellings
Journal title
European Oral Research
Journal title
European Oral Research
Record number
2598637
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