Spontaneous arteriovenous fistula resulting from HIV arteritis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are uncommon and usually follow trauma or preceding arterial catheterization or puncture. Spontaneous AVFs are rare. A case of spontaneous AVF of the superficial femoral artery and vein in an HIV-infected patient is presented. Histologic examination of the artery showed features similar to those seen in HIV-related large-vessel aneurysms. It would appear that spontaneous AVF are part of the spectrum of macrovascular arteritis related to HIV infection.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Arteritis
- Femoral Artery
- Femoral Vein
- HIV Infections