Large intraosseous arteriovenous malformation of the maxilla - a case report with review of literature

Large intraosseous arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the maxilla are rar e lesions, which are probably hamartomas. We report a case of an 8-year-old child who presented with exsanguinating hemorrhage after an attempted dent al biopsy. The management of dental intraosseous AVMs includes transarteria l embolization and direct intralesional injection of liquid acrylic (NBCA). This approach avoids mutilating surgery and its sequelae in children. We p resent this case for its rarity and the intralesional use of acrylic glue i n its management. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All r ights reserved.