Arteriovenous malformations (AVM): risk factors for formation

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM): risk factors for formation. Wyburn-Mason syndrome: Retinoencephalofacial angiomatosis, Blue rubber bleb naevus syndrome.

Hereditary

  • Wyburn-Mason syndrome: Retinoencephalofacial angiomatosis
  • Blue rubber bleb naevus syndrome
  • Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)

Acquired (de novo)

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Iatrogenic

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References

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