Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations in Non-hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Patients: An 18-Year Retrospective Study

ConclusionsNon-HHT PAVMs occur more commonly in females, are most commonly simple and single, and have lower lobe predominance and a high rate of neurologic complications. Potential predisposing risk factors were identified in about 40% of the cases. Clinicians should be aware of the risk of PAVM development in patients with history of chest trauma, congenital heart disease, lung infection/abscess, and thoracic surgery.

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Source: Lung - July 8, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research