Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization
Objective: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition and can be life-threatening if not managed properly. We report a case that was diagnosed by typical ultrasound imaging and treated successfully with uterine arterial embolization. Case Report: A 28-year-old female, gravida 4, pa...
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| author | An-Chi Lin Yao-Ching Hung Li-Chia Huang Tsan-Hung Chiu Ming Ho |
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| description | Objective: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition and can be life-threatening if not managed properly. We report a case that was diagnosed by typical ultrasound imaging and treated successfully with uterine arterial embolization.
Case Report: A 28-year-old female, gravida 4, para 3, abortus 1, presented with massive vaginal bleeding 19 days after a termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly. After a dilatation and curettage 3 years previously, typical ultrasound image findings and a declining pattern of serum β-hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin), acquired AVM was highly suspected. The patient underwent bilateral uterine arterial embolization. Four weeks later, there was nearly complete resolution of the AVM and the patient's menstrual cycle was restored 6 weeks after embolization.
Conclusion: AVM can be diagnosed at an early stage with the aid of history taking and ultrasound. Percutaneous embolotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for AVM, especially when fertility preservation is desired. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9bc2de5fddce4487a0ccfa6542388bf62022-12-21T18:59:26ZengElsevierTaiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology1028-45592007-03-01461606310.1016/S1028-4559(08)60109-6Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous EmbolizationAn-Chi LinYao-Ching HungLi-Chia HuangTsan-Hung ChiuMing HoObjective: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition and can be life-threatening if not managed properly. We report a case that was diagnosed by typical ultrasound imaging and treated successfully with uterine arterial embolization. Case Report: A 28-year-old female, gravida 4, para 3, abortus 1, presented with massive vaginal bleeding 19 days after a termination of pregnancy due to fetal anomaly. After a dilatation and curettage 3 years previously, typical ultrasound image findings and a declining pattern of serum β-hCG (human chorionic gonadotrophin), acquired AVM was highly suspected. The patient underwent bilateral uterine arterial embolization. Four weeks later, there was nearly complete resolution of the AVM and the patient's menstrual cycle was restored 6 weeks after embolization. Conclusion: AVM can be diagnosed at an early stage with the aid of history taking and ultrasound. Percutaneous embolotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for AVM, especially when fertility preservation is desired.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455908601096arteriovenous malformationcolor Doppler ultrasoundembolization |
| spellingShingle | An-Chi Lin Yao-Ching Hung Li-Chia Huang Tsan-Hung Chiu Ming Ho Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology arteriovenous malformation color Doppler ultrasound embolization |
| title | Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization |
| title_full | Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization |
| title_fullStr | Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization |
| title_full_unstemmed | Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization |
| title_short | Successful Treatment of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation with Percutaneous Embolization |
| title_sort | successful treatment of uterine arteriovenous malformation with percutaneous embolization |
| topic | arteriovenous malformation color Doppler ultrasound embolization |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455908601096 |
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