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ArticleClinical case reports2025

A Rare Case of Facial Arteriovenous Malformation in a 3-Year-Old Female.

Bernadette Pedun, Ivaan Pitua, Felix Bongomin, Valeria Nabbosa, Samuel Bugeza

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Bernadette PedunUganda Cancer Institute Kampala Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5035-9361
Ivaan PituaSchool of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Makerere University Kampala Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0768-1315
Felix BongominDepartment of Internal Medicine Gulu Regional Referral Hospital Gulu Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4515-8517
Valeria NabbosaUganda Cancer Institute Kampala Uganda.
Samuel BugezaDepartment of Radiology and Radiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences Makerere University Kampala Uganda.

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Abstract

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly involving abnormal artery-vein connections that bypass the capillary system. AVMs are particularly uncommon in young children. A 3-year-old girl presented with a painless, progressively enlarging left cheek swelling since birth. Clinical examination showed left facial asymmetry with a nontender, pulsatile mass in the left parotid region without skin changes or visible collateral vessels. Computed tomography angiography revealed an enhancing mass in the left parotid region with feeding and draining vessels. The patient was referred to vascular surgery for further management. AVM's rarity in pediatrics highlights the need for further research in genetic and developmental factors, aiming to improve early detection, management, and outcomes for affected children.

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arteriovenous malformationcase reportcomputed tomography angiographymaximum intensity projectionpediatrics

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PMCPMC11772210

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