Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation as a cause of exercise intolerance in children: a case report
Abstract
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) in children are rare lesions characterized by abnormal low resistance vascular structures connecting a pulmonary artery to a pulmonary vein, resulting in an intrapulmonary right-to-left shunt. The insidious onset and variable signs and symptoms make diagnosis difficult, especially in children. PAVMs can be single or multiple, congenital or acquired, and up to 47-80% of cases are associated with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT).
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Accepted 2023-06-27
Published 2023-06-27
