[Surgery for Right Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation with Recurrent Brain Abscess:Report of a Case].

ABSTRACT

A 68-year-old man was referred to our hospital for further examination for chest abnormal shadow in the right lung field. He had a past history of subarachnoid hemorrhage. He was diagnosed with pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) and recommended early treatment, but he didnot accept immediate surgical treatment. Three months later, he was transferred to other hospital emergently to treat nausea and dizziness. After being diagnosed with cerebellum abscess, external drainage was performed at our hospital. First drainage had a temporary efficacy, so second drainage was performed before referring to our department. Considering his condition and brain abscess, surgery for PAVM was done.