Open AccessPulmonary arteriovenous malformation in a child with multiple brain abscesses: A case report
Author(s) -
Sbekezelo Thembelihle Hlophe,
Refiloe Masekela
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
african journal of thoracic and critical care medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2617-0205
pISSN - 2617-0191
DOI - 10.7196/ajtccm.2021.v27i1.109
Subject(s) - medicine , shunting , brain abscess , arteriovenous malformation , radiology , surgery , abscess
Abstract Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are caused by abnormal connections between arteries and veins, which lead to right-to-left shunting of deoxygenated blood. Here, we report an 11-year-old male who presented with signs suggestive of intracranial pathology. The patient displayed signs of a chronic illness, possibly congenital malformation that was complicated by PAVM and multiple brain abscesses. This case illustrates the importance of doing a detailed examination and investigations, especially if the history alone is not helpful in making a diagnosis.