20Developmental anomalies Structural developmental anomalies primarily affecting one body system Structural developmental anomalies of the circulatory system LA90Structural developmental anomalies of the peripheral vascular system
LA90.3
category
Peripheral arteriovenous malformations
Definition This is a peripheral, abnormal connection between arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary system. This vascular anomaly is widely known because of its occurrence in the central nervous system, but can appear in any location.
Inclusions
congenital arteriovenous varices NOS Nearby in Structural developmental anomalies of the peripheral vascular system
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