Presentation
Head mass
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Giant scalp arteriovenous malformation
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Evidence of arteriovenous malformation in the posterosuperior mid-scalp overlying the vertex. The nidus is present. The feeding vessels are external carotid arteries bilaterally. The draining veins are bilateral superficial temporal, maxillary, and facial veins.
Case Discussion
Giant scalp arteriovenous malformation (AVM) at the vertex with feeding external carotid arteries and draining through the superficial temporal, maxillary, and facial veins.
Additional contributor: Dr. Sahar Maroof