Arteriovenous malformation of the upper extremity complicating pregnancy. A case report

L Nathan; W K Townson; M T Peters

Arteriovenous malformation of the upper extremity complicating pregnancy. A case report

J Reprod Med. 1994 Oct;39(10):829-31.

Authors

L Nathan¹, W K Townson, M T Peters

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032.

PMID: 7837133

Abstract

A 23-year-old, pregnant woman with an arteriovenous malformation of the left brachial artery developed worsening symptomatology that demanded early delivery. The puerperium was significant for persistent debilitating symptoms that resolved partially four months following delivery.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Arm / blood supply
Arm / physiopathology
Arteriovenous Fistula / complications*
Arteriovenous Fistula / physiopathology
Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
Brachial Artery / abnormalities*
Brachial Artery / physiopathology
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / physiopathology
Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / therapy
Pregnancy Outcome
Puerperal Disorders / etiology
Puerperal Disorders / therapy