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Arteriovenous malformation of the base of tongue: Case report and literature review
Author(s) -
Righi Paul D.,
Bade Maseer A.,
Coleman John J.,
Allen Melissa
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
microsurgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.031
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1098-2752
pISSN - 0738-1085
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1098-2752(1996)17:12<706::aid-micr8>3.0.co;2-k
Subject(s) - medicine , arteriovenous malformation , tongue , surgery , head and neck , resection , forearm , embolization , radiology , pathology
Arteriovenous malformations of the head and neck pose a challenging therapeutic and reconstructive problem. In this report we describe a rare case of an arteriovenous malformation of the base of tongue. The patient, a young adult female, was treated with embolization followed by surgical resection using a lateral pharyngotomy approach. Reconstruction of the extensive base of tongue defect was accomplished using a radial forearm free flap. Currently, the patient is decannulated, articulates clearly, tolerates a normal diet, and is without recurrence. Our treatment approach is discussed in detail and compared with alternative techniques. © 1998 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. 1998