Abstract
Pelvic arteriovenous malformations (PAV-Ms) are rare disorders traditionally diagnosed by conventional angiography. Breath-hold three-dimensional gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography (3D-Gd-MRA) is a state-of-the-art alternative for vascular imaging. We describe the 3D-Gd-MRA findings in two patients with PAVMs. The 3D-Gd-MRA approach provides a noninvasive and versatile method for evaluation of PAVMs that enables both angiographic assessment of the malformations and evaluation of visceral involvement, which can preclude surgical intervention.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1257-1260 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | European Radiology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
Keywords
- Arteriovenous malformations
- MR angiography
- Magnetic resonance
- Pelvis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging