Congenital arteriovenous shunt: A rare birth defect involving the abnormal passage of blood between arteries and veins. The range and severity of symptoms is determined by the number, size and location of the arteries and veins involved. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital arteriovenous shunt is available below.
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