Systematic review of pediatric mandibular arteriovenous malformations

Head and Neck Arteriovenous Malformations: Clinical Manifestations and Endovascular Treatments

“…For type II AVMs, percutaneous or transvenous coil embolization combined with percutaneous sclerotherapy is recommended [5]. This type is often observed in maxillo-mandibular AVMs draining into the maxillary or mandibular vein, which function as the dominant outflow veins [65,66]. In these AVMs, the dominant outflow veins lie in the maxillary mandibular bone; thus, packing mainly with metallic coils through transvenous or direct percutaneous is effective.…”

Effect of Beta-blockers on Extracranial Arteriovenous Malformations

“…Five of 7 patients experienced side-effects: bradycardia, Raynaud's syndrome, tiredness, reduced libido, AVMs is large surgical excision after embolization, but this can rarely be performed. All other options are not efficient, are only slightly efficient, or have a high rate of recurrence (3)(4)(5)(6)(7). Therefore, beta-blockers could be integrated in the therapeutic strategy for management of AVM because they have an acceptable safety profile.…”

“…In case of embolization only or partial resection, the rate of growth flares is high (3). Other treatments, such as radiotherapy, thalidomide or mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors have been tested, without significant positive outcomes (3)(4)(5)(6)(7).…”

“…Although present at birth, they are commonly not apparent or asymptomatic until later in life. They may grow because of hormonal changes (puberty, pregnancy), and their natural history can follow 4 stages according to the Schobinger classification: (I) quiescent stage, (II) lesion becomes warmer and larger with a thrill, (III) destruction process, such as ulcers, haemorrhages or bony lytic lesions, (IV) heart failure complication that might be life-threatening, due to intense flow ( 3 , 4 ). The diagnosis of AVMs is suggested by physical examination and requires, for confirmation, vascular imaging studies, including Doppler ultrasonography, magnetic resonance angiography or arteriography ( 1 , 4 ).…”

Unicystic Ameloblastoma Masquerading as Vascular Lesion- A Case Report

“…These are unique, comprising less than 1% of all intraosseous tumors, and are twice as frequent in females. 1 The central (intraosseous) hemangioma is typically asymptomatic and is frequently detected in the skull and vertebrae. It seldom arises in the jaws.…”