Growth of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

The evolution of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) over time in children with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is not well-defined. Herein we demonstrate that, although new PAVMs did not evolve in children with HHT, existing PAVMs exhibit quantitative growth over time highlighting the need for ongoing follow-up throughout childhood.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - March 6, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Anina Ratjen, Jacky Au, Susan Carpenter, Philip John, Felix Ratjen Tags: Clinical and Laboratory Observations Source Type: research