Arteriovenous fistula of the internal maxillary artery in a child: case report

Neuroradiology. 1992;34(5):460-1. doi: 10.1007/BF00596520.

Abstract

Direct arteriovenous fistulae supplied by the external carotid artery are unusual. Rarely, congenital fistulae have been described involving the head and neck. We describe the first case of congenital internal maxillary arteriovenous fistula in a child. Balloon embolization is currently considered the method of choice for treatment of direct arteriovenous fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / congenital*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
  • Carotid Artery, External / pathology*
  • Child
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Artery / pathology*