Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 201, 25 - 27 (2006)
Published online: 8 July 2006 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4813782
Arteriovenous malformation of the mandible — A case report
J Seehra1, K Horner2 & P Coulthard3
- Both arteriovenous malformations and solitary bone cysts can present in the mandible.
- Mental nerve paraesthesia can be a presenting feature with both types of lesions and diagnosis may be difficult.
- Arteriovenous malformations of the mandible can have potentially life-threatening complications.
Abstract
Both arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and solitary bone cysts of the mandible are uncommon lesions. The latter can be considered fairly innocuous but AVMs require careful management. The following is a description of a case where an arteriovenous malformation of the mandible presented with mental nerve paraesthesia. However, radiographically the features appeared to be consistent with a solitary bone cyst. It is important for clinicians in both a primary and secondary care setting to be aware that this type of lesion can have life threatening complications.
- Senior House Officer, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH
- Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Imaging, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH
- Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, The University of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH
Correspondence to: J Seehra1 e-mail: Jad_Seehra@hotmail.com
