Maxillary arteriovenous malformation
Synonyms: Arteriovenous malformation of maxilla
Maxillary arteriovenous malformation is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by an abnormal connection of the arterial and venous vasculature without capillary connections in the maxillofacial area usually presenting with chronic intermittent and potentially life-threatening hemorrhage. Association with infection pain pressure pulsation swelling facial asymmetry headache ocular pain tinnitus otalgia epistaxis toothache and/or teeth mobility and compressibility into their sockets is possible although it may also be asymptomatic.
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Maxillary arteriovenous malformation?
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Advocacy Organizations
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
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.
Clinical Trials
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