BACKGROUND Cerebral ischemic stroke is attributed to paradoxical cerebral embolism.Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula(PAVF)is a rare potential cause of cerebral ischemic stroke,and cerebral ischemic stroke induced by PAV...BACKGROUND Cerebral ischemic stroke is attributed to paradoxical cerebral embolism.Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula(PAVF)is a rare potential cause of cerebral ischemic stroke,and cerebral ischemic stroke induced by PAVF in children is rare.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of right PAVF that presented as a transient ischemic attack(TIA)in a 13-year-old boy.The patient underwent embolization therapy and remained clinically stable for 2 years after treatment.CONCLUSION TIA induced by PAVF in children is rare,lacks typical clinical manifestations,and should not be ignored.展开更多
基金Supported by Scientific Research Project of Hainan Provincial Health Industry,China,No.20A200081Clinical Medical Center Project of Hainan Province,China,No.QWYH202175.
文摘BACKGROUND Cerebral ischemic stroke is attributed to paradoxical cerebral embolism.Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula(PAVF)is a rare potential cause of cerebral ischemic stroke,and cerebral ischemic stroke induced by PAVF in children is rare.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of right PAVF that presented as a transient ischemic attack(TIA)in a 13-year-old boy.The patient underwent embolization therapy and remained clinically stable for 2 years after treatment.CONCLUSION TIA induced by PAVF in children is rare,lacks typical clinical manifestations,and should not be ignored.
