Abstract
Polyvinyl alcohol particles used to embolize an arteriovenous malformation of the tongue were only temporarily successful. Additional embolization therapy was necessary and was complicated by ischemic ulcers of the tongue. We conclude that embolization therapy can be used, but the efficacy of this therapy in the longer term remains to be determined.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging*
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Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
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Carotid Artery, External / abnormalities*
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Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / diagnostic imaging*
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Pregnancy Complications / etiology
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Pregnancy Complications / therapy
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Radiography
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Recurrence
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Tongue Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Tongue Diseases / etiology
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Tongue Diseases / therapy
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Ulcer / etiology