Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation: a case report and literature review

Authors

  • Damon D Shearer
  • Terrence C Demos
  • Michael J Sichlau

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i8.742

Keywords:

arteriovenous malformation, AVM, pancreas

Abstract

Most pancreatic arteriovenous malformations (PAVM) present due to gastrointestinal bleeding or abdominal pain, but these patients may be asymptomatic. Increased portal vein flow from these malformations can lead to portal hypertension and gastrointestinal bleeding.  Diagnosis is often made by imaging, and early diagnosis has led to successful surgical resection or percutaneous embolization. We report a patient with PAVM, diagnosed by CT and angiography, who has remained asymptomatic for 2 years without treatment.

Author Biographies

Damon D Shearer

Diagnostic Radiology Resident

Radiology Department

Loyola University Medical Center

Terrence C Demos

Professor

Radiology Department

Loyola University Medical Center

Michael J Sichlau

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Adventist Hinsdale Hospital

Published

2011-08-13

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology