Management strategy after diagnosis of Abernethy malformation: a case report

• Main Authors: Witjes Caroline DM, Ijzermans Jan NM, Noordegraaf Anton, Tran TC
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2012-06-01
• Series: Journal of Medical Case Reports
• Subjects: hepatocellular carcinoma; arteriovenous malformation; Abernethy malformation; pulmonary hypertension
• Online Access: http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/167

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The Abernethy malformation is a rare anomaly with a widely variable clinical presentation. Many diagnostic dilemmas have been reported. Nowadays, with the evolution of medical imaging, diagnosis can be made more easily, but management of patients with an Abernethy malformation is still open for discussion.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>In this case study, we describe a 34-year-old Caucasian man who presented with a large hepatocellular carcinoma in the presence of an Abernethy malformation, which was complicated by the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This case underlines the importance of regular examination of patients with an Abernethy malformation, even in older patients, to prevent complications and to detect liver lesions at an early stage.</p>