Arteriovenous malformation. Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is an 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 (usually cerebral AVM), but can appear in any location.
Since fetal alcohol syndrome covers a wide range of problems, there are many possible symptoms. The severity of these symptoms ranges from mild to severe, and can include: 1  a small head.  a smooth ridge between the upper lip and nose, small and wide-set eyes, a very thin upper lip, or other abnormal facial features.
Effects start before birth Family members can be affected differently. If a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, the fetus can also be affected. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is one of the three leading causes of birth defects. It is known as the âpreventable tragedyâ. In the United States alone, as many as 40,000 babies are born each year with FAS. This costs our nation about $4 billion annually for health care, developmental disability programs, special education, and other services. Babies with FAS have damaged central nervous systems.