ISSN 2409-5834

SURGICAL RESOLUTION OF A MASSIVE, DEBILITATING LOW-GRADE INTRAMUSCULAR ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION IN THE BACK: A LIFE TRANSFORMED

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Dr. Kush Pathak Dr. Roshin Mathew Philip Dr. Yamini Rana Dr. Mahesh Gupta Dr. Pooja Gupta Dr. Anu Susan Philip

Abstract

Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are abnormal connections between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary system, typically due to a failure in the differentiation process during embryonic development [1]. The size of AVMs increases as high-pressure blood flows directly from arteries to veins, following the path of least resistance [2]. This report presents a rare and remarkable case of a 45-year-old man with a massive, intramuscular AVM in his back. Despite the challenges posed by its size, volume, and potential risk to the thoracic cavity, the AVM was successfully treated with surgical excision alone. This intervention dramatically improved the patient's quality of life.

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