%0 Journal Article
%T A Massive Arteriovenous Malformation arising from the Aorta causing Severe Pulmonary Hypertension
%A David Rea
%A Dr.
%A Patrick John Kennelly
%A Suzanne Crowe
%J -
%D 2018
%R 10.18314/ipcc.v1i1.1155
%X Aortic arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are rare vascular anomalies where the aorta communicates with adjacent venous structures, bypassing the capillary system. We report a case of a neonate born at 34 weeks gestation who presented at 3 weeks of life in respiratory distress. Echocardiography demonstrated severe pulmonary hypertension with right ventricular dilatation but an otherwise structurally normal heart. Clinical examination revealed a pulsatile abdominal mass with an audible bruit
%U https://www.gratisoa.org/journals/index.php/IPCC/article/view/1155