A Rare Case of Incidental Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation Correctly Diagnosed with MDCT
Abstract
Context Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity that can be incidentally discovered during MDCT examinations. Case report We describe a rare case of asymptomatic arteriovenous malformation presenting at MDCT as a hypervascular mass in the pancreatic head. Conclusion Pancreatic arteriovenous malformations are a rare entity, often asymptomatic, that can be correctly diagnosed by MDCT, especially with the use of specific electronic reconstructions.
Image: 3D paracoronal MIP arterial phase reconstruction.
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