| Literature DB >> 23983582 |
Hilwati Hashim1, Ouzreiah Nawawi.
Abstract
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the literature. Despite it being rare, it is a potentially life-threatening condition. This case report describes a 33-year-old woman who presented with secondary post-partum hemorrhage. Transabdominal ultrasound (US) of the pelvis showed increased vascularity with multidirectional flow of the uterus and a prominent vessel, located on the left lateral wall. She also had retained product of conception, which complicated the diagnosis. A uterine artery angiogram confirmed an AVM in the fundal region with an early draining vein. Embolisation of the AVM was performed successfully.Entities:
Keywords: arteriovenous malformation; embolisation; post-partum hemorrhage; ultrasound; uterine; uterine artery; uterus
Year: 2013 PMID: 23983582 PMCID: PMC3744004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Malays J Med Sci ISSN: 1394-195X