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Teen Lacrosse Star Beats Rare Deadly Condition
5 Jun
Summary
- Sixteen-year-old Quin Duncan recovered from a rare and potentially fatal arteriovenous malformation.
- The condition caused terrifying episodes of bleeding and was initially misdiagnosed.
- Duncan underwent multiple surgeries and chemotherapy to return to his lacrosse team.
A courageous sixteen-year-old lacrosse player, Quin Duncan, has overcome a life-threatening battle with arteriovenous malformation (AVM). The rare condition caused severe, terrifying bleeding episodes, initially baffling doctors and his family. His mother described the frightening experience of catching his blood, highlighting their initial lack of understanding regarding the condition's severity.
Diagnosed with AVM, an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, Quin faced a complex medical challenge. Interventional radiologist Dr. Anne Marie Cahill explained that AVMs can cause significant tissue damage and are often mistaken for dental issues. Quin underwent four surgeries and received daily chemotherapy over the past eight months to manage his condition.
Despite the ordeal, Quin is now recovering and has returned to the field, even practicing with his father. He expressed immense relief and gratitude to be playing lacrosse again, a prospect he once feared was lost. The Duncan family credits the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and supportive friends for Quin's recovery.
