Progesterone receptors identified in vascular malformations of the head and neck
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 10/09/2009
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Duyka LJ et al. – The authors' aim is to identify hormone receptors within vascular malformations (arteriovenous malformations [AVMs], venous malformations [VMs], and lymphatic malformations [LMs]) of the head and neck. The
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The putative role of the venous system in the genesis of vascular malformations
Neurosurgical Focus, 11/10/2009
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Aboian MS et al. – The authors review the clinical and experimental evidence linking the venous system and its anomalies to the genesis of various intracranial vascular malformations, including dural arteriovenous fistulas, cavernous malformations, parenchymal ... malformations, and capillary telangiectasia. They also describe the potential significance of different associations of these vascular anomalies.
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Notch-1 signalling is activated in brain arteriovenous malformations in humans
Brain, 10/23/2009
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ZhuGe Q et al. – The findings suggest that activation of Notch–1 signalling is a phenotypic feature of brain arteriovenous malformations, and that activation of Notch–1 in normal vasculature induces a ... development of vascular malformations.
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An intrathoracic arteriovenous malformation discovered as an extremely uncommon reason of neonatal congestive cardiac failure
Cardiology in the Young, 10/23/2009
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Hofmann SR et al. – Congenital arteriovenous malformations are rare causes of congestive cardiac failure in neonates. The most common sites are in the head and liver ... malformation of the vein of Galen, and other arteriovenous malformations in different locations which produce high flow can present early. The authors describe here the first case, to the best of their knowledge, of prenatal detection of an intrathoracic arteriovenous malformation producing neonatal
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Microcystic Lymphatic Malformations of the Tongue
Archives of Otolaryngology, 10/20/2009
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Wiegand S et al. – The initial stage seems to predict outcome. Carbon dioxide laser therapy provides good results primarily in stages I and IIA lymphatic malformations. In advanced lymphatic malformations (stages IIB, III, and IV), an
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Intraosseous ‘haemangioma’ of the zygoma: More appropriately termed a venous malformation
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 10/05/2009
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Srinivasan B et al. – The authors report a case of intraosseous venous malformation of the zygoma and provide supporting evidence to justify the nomenculature. The literature on zygomatic ‘haemangiomas ... malformations highlighted.
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Brain malformations associated with epignathus: a clue for the correct prenatal diagnosis
Pediatric Radiology, 10/01/2009
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Calvo–Garcia MA et al. – The authors present a case of epignathus with midline intracranial associated malformations. This is a rare report of epignathus diagnosed in utero with fetal MRI ... these midline brain malformations, including duplication of the pituitary gland. This case is an example of how these intracranial findings led to the correct diagnosis of a small fetal oral mass.
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"At fingers' ends": risk factors and perinatal outcome of pregnancies complicated by digital malformations
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 11/09/2009
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Sheiner E et al. – The incidence of digital anomalies can vary according to the population characteristics. It may be associated with other skeletal and non–skeletal malformations as well as with certain adverse obstetrical ... is suspected, a detailed assessment of fetal anatomy is mandatory to exclude other malformations.
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Vascular tumors and malformations of the colon
World Journal of Gastroenterology, 11/13/2009
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Fernandez–Pineda I – The term "hemangioma" refers to the common tumor of infancy that exhibits rapid postnatal growth and slow regression during childhood. It may cause confusion with venous malformations that are often incorrectly called ... hemangioma". Venous malformations comprise abnormally formed channels that are lined by quiescent endothelium. Accurate diagnosis is required for selecting the appropriate treatment.
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Histological recognition and classification of the atrioventricular node artery variants: a new approach
Cardiovascular Pathology, 11/06/2009
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for interventional cardiologists and cardiac surgeons. Damage to the LL or SL type of AV node artery may cause severe or limited AV conduction abnormalities, respectively. Furthermore, the course of AV node artery under the CS makes it susceptible to injuries provoked by diagnostic or therapeutic
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