Temporary Alopecia After Endovascular Treatment Related to a Facial Arteriovenous Malformation: Case Report

    March 2024 in “ Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR ”
    Danielly Bernardes Silva, Arthur Barroso Vidal Vilarinho, Ana Rosária Medeiros Peres, Rodolfo Loureiro Borges de Souza, Murillo Felisberto Morais de Assunção, Fábio Lemos Campedelli, Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Amorelli, Fábio Augusto Cypreste Oliveira
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    TLDR Onyx® embolization effectively treats facial arteriovenous malformations with minimal complications.
    This case report describes a 34-year-old male who experienced temporary alopecia following endovascular treatment for an arteriovenous malformation on the face. The treatment involved diagnostic arteriography and embolization with Onyx®, a procedure performed successfully without complications. Three weeks post-procedure, the patient developed localized hair loss in the right occipitoparietal region, which was treated with topical Minoxidil and oral Cilostazol. Hair regrowth occurred spontaneously within 2 months. The study concludes that Onyx® embolization is an effective therapeutic option for facial arteriovenous malformations, preserving critical structures and having a low complication rate in the medium to long term.
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