Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare vascular malformations of the lungs. Direct communication of pulmonary arteries to pulmonary veins is the defining characteristic allowing venous blood to bypass the pulmonary capillary system and avoiding an efficient oxygenation process. The c...
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| author | Raffaella Griffo Laura V. Klotz Laura V. Klotz Lena Brendel Romina Rösch Benedikt Niedermaier Kai Schlamp Mark Kriegsmann Mark Kriegsmann Martin M. Eichhorn Martin M. Eichhorn Hauke Winter Hauke Winter |
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| description | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare vascular malformations of the lungs. Direct communication of pulmonary arteries to pulmonary veins is the defining characteristic allowing venous blood to bypass the pulmonary capillary system and avoiding an efficient oxygenation process. The complexity of the pathology lies not only in the variety of its manifestations, but also in the choice of the most appropriate and effective treatment. We present a case of a complex PAVM associated with a persistent foramen ovale, with stroke as the onset symptom. Despite timely multidisciplinary treatment of the malformation, a potentially fatal pulmonary complication occurred, highlighting the critical importance of early, interdisciplinary management and ongoing follow-up of PAVMs, particularly in preventing life-threatening outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0e14fda442d94a99b24e0c27413d239b2025-02-11T05:10:15ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Medicine2296-858X2025-02-011210.3389/fmed.2025.14908201490820Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case reportRaffaella Griffo0Laura V. Klotz1Laura V. Klotz2Lena Brendel3Romina Rösch4Benedikt Niedermaier5Kai Schlamp6Mark Kriegsmann7Mark Kriegsmann8Martin M. Eichhorn9Martin M. Eichhorn10Hauke Winter11Hauke Winter12Thoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Radiology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Pathology, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), Heidelberg, GermanyThoraxklinik, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, GermanyTranslational Lung Research Center (TLRC), Heidelberg, GermanyPulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare vascular malformations of the lungs. Direct communication of pulmonary arteries to pulmonary veins is the defining characteristic allowing venous blood to bypass the pulmonary capillary system and avoiding an efficient oxygenation process. The complexity of the pathology lies not only in the variety of its manifestations, but also in the choice of the most appropriate and effective treatment. We present a case of a complex PAVM associated with a persistent foramen ovale, with stroke as the onset symptom. Despite timely multidisciplinary treatment of the malformation, a potentially fatal pulmonary complication occurred, highlighting the critical importance of early, interdisciplinary management and ongoing follow-up of PAVMs, particularly in preventing life-threatening outcomes.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1490820/fulllung malformationthoracic surgerypulmonary arteriovenous malformationhereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasialung diseasecase report |
| spellingShingle | Raffaella Griffo Laura V. Klotz Laura V. Klotz Lena Brendel Romina Rösch Benedikt Niedermaier Kai Schlamp Mark Kriegsmann Mark Kriegsmann Martin M. Eichhorn Martin M. Eichhorn Hauke Winter Hauke Winter Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report Frontiers in Medicine lung malformation thoracic surgery pulmonary arteriovenous malformation hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia lung disease case report |
| title | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report |
| title_full | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report |
| title_fullStr | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report |
| title_short | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction: a case report |
| title_sort | pulmonary arteriovenous malformation causing lung sequestration and media infarction a case report |
| topic | lung malformation thoracic surgery pulmonary arteriovenous malformation hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia lung disease case report |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1490820/full |
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