Abstract
Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are very uncommon disorders. Successful conservative treatment with subsequently conceived is rarely reported. We describe a 31-year-old woman with a complex and large postmolar AVM; she was successfully treated with transarterial selective embolization for a long history of repeated excessive vaginal bleeding and anemia. She resumed normal menstrual periods soon after treatment, and she subsequently conceived about 2 years later. A healthy male baby was delivered at 39 weeks of gestation via vaginal route. Selective embolization of a complex and large uterine AVM seems to be feasible for the treatment of uterine bleeding and preservation of reproductive capability.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 439-441 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | International Journal of Gynecological Cancer |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 02 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Pregnancy
- Transarterial embolization
- Uterine arteriovenous malformation