Abstract
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are vascular anomalies where dilated arterioles are connected directly to venules without an intervening capillary bed. This tangle of blood vessels is often called a nidus. AVMs may exist in any part of the body, but those in the brain and spinal cord are associated with the greatest morbidity and mortality. The cause remains unknown but may be multifactorial involving genetic polymorphisms and possible environmental triggers. Treatment is with surgery, embolization, or stereotactic radiosurgery.
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Mankowitz, S., Mankowitz, S.K.W. (2018). Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations. In: Mankowitz, S. (eds) Consults in Obstetric Anesthesiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59680-8_34
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