Mandibular arteriovenous malformation
Synonyms: Arteriovenous malformation of mandible
Mandibular arteriovenous malformation is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by an abnormal connection of the arterial and venous vasculature without capillary connections in the mandibular area commonly presenting with minor gingival bleeding dental loosening lower lip numbness facial deformity and malocclusion. This usually high-flow vascular malformation may also present with potentially life-threatening spontaneous or tooth extraction-induced hemorrhagic shock.
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Advocacy Organizations
Project FAVA
Project FAVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit patient advocacy group that promotes awareness of fibro-adipose vascular anomalies, educates patients, their families, and the global community, and provides helpful resources to those with FAVA. Project FAVA also advances research to move the needle towards more effective and less invasive treatment options for FAVA patients.
Collaborative Research Advocacy for Vascular Anomalies Network (CaRAVAN)
As the research-based umbrella organization for all vascular anomalies, we are on a mission to develop a unified network of patients and their families, advocates, researchers, and clinicians who influence research from initial concept and design to patient care delivery
Clinical Trials
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