Scrotal arteriovenous malformation: case report and literature review

We report a rare case of scrotal arteriovenous malformation in an adolescent. Arteriovenous malformation of the scrotum is distinguished radiographically and histologically by numerous arterioles and thick walled veins with no intervening capillary bed. The cardinal sign is a bruit. Complete excisio...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 150; no. 6; p. 1917
Main Authors Sule, J D, Lemmers, M J, Barry, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1993
Subjects
Adolescent
Arteriovenous Malformations - epidemiology
Arteriovenous Malformations - surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Genital Diseases, Male - epidemiology
Genital Diseases, Male - surgery
Humans
Male
Scrotum - blood supply
Time Factors
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Summary:We report a rare case of scrotal arteriovenous malformation in an adolescent. Arteriovenous malformation of the scrotum is distinguished radiographically and histologically by numerous arterioles and thick walled veins with no intervening capillary bed. The cardinal sign is a bruit. Complete excision is recommended as definitive treatment. Preoperative angio-embolization may be helpful but it should not be relied upon for clinical resolution.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(17)35935-9