Transpleural ultrasound diagnosis of a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation.
Br J Radiol
; 77(919): 620-2, 2004 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are rare. We discuss a case of an 81-year-old female who attended hospital with a haemothorax. Ultrasound not only demonstrated an echogenic effusion in the right pleural space, but also identified an associated tubular structure. Doppler was applied to this structure, which exhibited pulsatile flow. This raised the possibility of a PAVM, which was subsequently confirmed on CT and angiography. Although, PAVM is a rare cause of haemothorax, the diagnosis should still be considered and transpleural ultrasound can detect these malformations non-invasively by the bedside.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Malformações Arteriovenosas
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Artéria Pulmonar
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Veias Pulmonares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Br J Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido