Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation
- Author:
Hilwati Hashim
;
Ouzreiah Nawawi
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
arteriovenous malformation, embolisation, post-partum hemorrhage, ultrasound, uterus, uterine, uterine artery
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2013;20(2):76-80
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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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.
