A Case of Arteriovenous Malformation of the Parotid Gland.
- Author:
Seong Ki AHN
1
;
Jae Gwang KIM
;
Si Hyung KIM
;
Hwa Kyung YU
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea. hkyoo@uuh.ulsan.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arteriovenous malformation;
Parotid gland
- MeSH:
Adult;
Arteriovenous Malformations*;
Extremities;
Facial Nerve;
Female;
Head;
Hemangioma;
Humans;
Incidence;
Lung;
Neck;
Parotid Gland*;
Vascular Malformations
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2000;43(10):1134-1136
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Arteriovenous malformation is a part of the spectrum of vascular malformations that involve shunting of blood from the arterial vessel directly into the venous system. The most frequent locations, in order of incidence, are the extremities, the lungs, and the head and neck. However, arteriovenous malformation of the parotid gland is rare, The "turkey wattle" sign describes the enlargement of a facial mass in dependency of the head, and when present, it is pathognomonic of hemangioma or vascular malformation. The treatment of choice is to complete removal of the mass by surgery to stop their progress. We report a recent encounter with a case of arteriovenous malformation of the parotid gland in a 43-year-old female patient. This disorder was successfully removed by total parotidectomy with the preservation of the facial nerve.
