Shin SH, Cho CK, Yu SY. Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation treated with transcatheter arterial embolization: Two case reports and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(28): 6920-6930 [PMID: 37901023 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6920]
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Chol Kyoon Cho, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 160, Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. ckcho@jnu.ac.kr
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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2023; 11(28): 6920-6930 Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6920
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation treated with transcatheter arterial embolization: Two case reports and review of literature
Sang Hoon Shin, Chol Kyoon Cho, Sung Yeol Yu
Sang Hoon Shin, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Chol Kyoon Cho, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Sung Yeol Yu, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, South Korea
Author contributions: Shin SH, Cho CK, and Yu SY contributed equally to this work; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chol Kyoon Cho, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 160, Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. ckcho@jnu.ac.kr
Received: June 30, 2023 Peer-review started: June 30, 2023 First decision: July 28, 2023 Revised: August 9, 2023 Accepted: September 5, 2023 Article in press: September 5, 2023 Published online: October 6, 2023 Processing time: 86 Days and 23.1 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Various treatment methods are available for the treatment of pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (P-AVM); however, there are no established treatment options for asymptomatic P-AVM.
CASE SUMMARY
A 47-year-old and a 50-year-old male patients sought treatment for P-AVM in the pancreas, which was incidentally detected during routine abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging conducted as part of a health check-up. They underwent transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE), and over the course of a 9-year follow-up period, the AVM did not worsen and was asymptomatic.
CONCLUSION
TAE can be considered as an alternative treatment option for P-AVM in selective cases where patients are asymptomatic or have a high surgical risk.
Core Tip: Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (P-AVM) is a rare condition characterized by symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain, with some cases being asymptomatic. Surgical intervention is commonly considered for symptomatic cases, but the treatment of asymptomatic P-AVMs is not well-established. Previous studies have reported various methods, including surgery and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE). In selective cases, particularly for asymptomatic or high surgical risk patients, TAE may be an effective and safe treatment option.
