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Is it bad luck or bad genes that made me develop arteriovenous malformations?
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Answer is complex: Avm are communications which in variable degrees exist in different parts of the body. Most are congenital (you are born with) others can be related to injury or trauma . It also depends how large the avm are and if they cause symptoms besides the esthetic concern.
Answered 11/21/2012
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