Absence of skin discoloration after transarterial embolization of a subcutaneous auricular arteriovenous malformation with PHIL.

CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the first case report describing PHIL embolization as a treatment option for superficial arteriovenous malformations without the necessity for subsequent surgery. The white color and rubbery consistency are beneficial characteristics of PHIL in treatment of subcutaneous lesions, especially in cosmetically relevant locations. PMID: 27298010 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Interventional Neuroradiology - June 15, 2016 Category: Radiology Tags: Interv Neuroradiol Source Type: research