Multiple cranial arteriovenous malformations in a child with eventual blindness in the affected eye

Am J Ophthalmol. 1999 Jan;127(1):99-101. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(98)00300-6.

Abstract

Purpose: To report a case of multiple cranial arteriovenous malformations involving the orbit and retina.

Method: Case report. We treated a 7-year-old girl who was diagnosed with a left submaxillary, a left retinal, a left orbital, and a middle subdural arteriovenous malformation.

Results: Enlargement of the arteriovenous malformations, except for the retinal arteriovenous malformation, was observed. After external carotid artery embolizations and radiation therapy for uncontrolled oral cavity bleeding, loss of light perception in the affected eye occurred, but no marked changes occurred in the retinal arteriovenous malformation.

Conclusion: This rare case suggests that the clinical finding of a stable retinal arteriovenous malformation may be associated with enlargement of arteriovenous malformation lesions at other sites.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Blindness / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery, External / abnormalities
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Child
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / complications*
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis
  • Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / physiopathology
  • Mandible / blood supply*
  • Maxillary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Orbit / blood supply*
  • Retinal Vessels / abnormalities*