Massive Arteriovenous Malformation Of The Ethmomaxillofacial Region: A Case Report

Paranasal sinuses are a rare site for vascular tumors. But their occurrence in this particular site can be life-threatening because of the bleeding which can be massive and difficult to control. Embolization alone and in combination with surgical resection has been the mainstay of treatment but literature does not mention any particular modality of treatment. We report a case who presented to us with massive arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the ethmomaxillofacial region to emphasize upon the surgical modality of treatment. We are unaware of any previous reports of an AVM simultaneously involving the ethmoids as well as the maxilla successfully managed surgically in the English literature.