Open AccessClinical, Radiographic and Histological Assessments of a Rare Case of Intraosseous Arteriovenous Malformation in Maxilla Occurred During Pregnancy; A Case Report
Author(s) -
Mitra Ghazizadeh Ahsaie,
Reza Tabrizi,
Mohamadamir Alizadehtabrizi,
Sanaz Gholami Toghchi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of family and reproductive health./journal of family and reproductive health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1735-8949
pISSN - 1735-9392
DOI - 10.18502/jfrh.v15i3.7141
Subject(s) - medicine , maxilla , arteriovenous malformation , surgery , radiography , pregnancy , hamartoma , hard palate , vascular malformation , radiology , dentistry , pathology , genetics , biology
Objective: Intraosseous Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a vascular hamartoma with almost 50% of cases occurring in the head and neck. These lesions are of great importance as they may cause massive bleeding during tooth extraction and surgeries.
Case report: A 33 year old female complained of swelling and gingival bleeding on the right side of the maxilla and hard palate. The swelling was noticed during pregnancy and the patient underwent a surgical excision 6 months after labor. The specimen was submitted for histological examination. An intraosseous AVM presenting in maxilla was diagnosed.
Conclusion: Although rare, intraosseous AVM may occur. The role of pregnancy and hormonal changes is still controversial. Clinical, radiographic and histological characteristics of AVM should be thoroughly assessed before surgical excision.