Vascular malformation
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Vascular malformation is a term used to refer to blood vessel
abnormalities. Vascular malformations and vascular tumors both belong to vascular anomalies
There are many types, but the most common is arteriovenous malformation
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Blood vessel
The blood vessels are the part of the circulatory system that transports blood throughout the body. There are three major types of blood vessels: the arteries, which carry the blood away from the heart; the capillaries, which enable the actual exchange of water and chemicals between the blood and...
abnormalities. Vascular malformations and vascular tumors both belong to vascular anomalies
There are many types, but the most common is arteriovenous malformation
Arteriovenous malformation
Arteriovenous malformation or AVM is an abnormal connection between veins and arteries, usually congenital. This pathology is widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system, but can appear in any location. An arteriovenous malformation is a vascular anomaly. It is a...
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