Arteriovenous Malformation of the Mandible: Survey of Previously Unreported Cases and Case Report

Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the mandible are uncommon lesions, but may be life threatening. Fewer than 100 AVMs in the entire maxillofacial area have been reported.’ Their etiology and clinical presentation have been discussed previously, and several different treatment modalities have been recommended. These include embolization of vessels, carotid artery ligation, decortication, curettage and packing, obliteration, radiation therapy, cryosurgery, sclerosing agents, and resection.2-20 The purpose of this report is twofold: 1) to publish the results of a survey regarding treatment of previously unreported mandibular AVMs, and 2) to present a case of a mandibular AVM and its subsequent management.