| Literature DB >> 25264537 |
Kylie Hae-Jin Chang1, Jong-Kyu Park1, Sung-Ho Park1, Hong-Bae Kim1, Sung-Taek Park1.
Abstract
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare entity in gynecology with fewer than 100 cases reported in the literature. Due to abnormal connection between arteries and veins without an intervening capillary system, recurrent and profuse vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom which can be potentially life-threatening. Uterine AVM can be either congenital or acquired. Acquired AVM is reported as a consequence of previous uterine trauma such as curettage procedures, caesarean section or pelvic surgery. It is also associated with infection, retained product of conception, gestational trophoblastic disease, malignancy and exposure to diethlystilboestrol. We herein report a case of acquired uterine AVM located on the right lateral wall after intrauterine instrumentation for laparoscopic left salpingectomy due to left tubal pregnancy. The patient was successfully treated with embolization.Entities:
Keywords: Intrauterine instrumentation; Tubal pregnancy; Uterine arteriovenous malformation
Year: 2014 PMID: 25264537 PMCID: PMC4175607 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.2014.57.5.419
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Obstet Gynecol Sci ISSN: 2287-8572