Uterine arteriovenous malformation with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin: Embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries.
10.5468/ogs.2016.59.6.554
- Author:
Su Mi KIM
1
;
Hee Young AHN
;
Min Jeong CHOI
;
Yun Dan KANG
;
Jin Wan PARK
;
Choong Hak PARK
;
Jong Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea. soo8541@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Arteriovenous malformations;
Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin;
Transcatheter arterial embolization
- MeSH:
Arteries*;
Arteriovenous Malformations*;
Chorion*;
Chorionic Gonadotropin*;
Diagnosis;
Fertilization;
Incidence;
Pregnancy;
Uterine Artery*;
Uterine Hemorrhage
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2016;59(6):554-558
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The incidence of uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is rare. However, it is clinically significant in that it can cause life-threatening vaginal bleeding. We report a case of a large uterine AVM with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. A presumptive diagnosis was made; a uterine AVM accompanied by, early pregnancy or retained product of conception. Because this uterine AVM was extensive, transcatheter arterial embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries was performed. Three months after undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization, complete resolution of the uterine AVM was confirmed without major complication.
