Arteriovenous Malformations are vascular disorders where there is an abnormal communication between an artery and vein. It can occur anywhere in the body not even sparing the uterus. Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations (AV Malformation) is a rare occurrence with less than 100 cases reported in literature. It can cause significant bleeding leading to anemia and even hypovolemic shock. It may be acquired from previous uterine manipulation such as dilatation and curettage and previous uterine surgeries. Diagnosis is made by angiography or doppler ultrasonography. Definitive treatment is hysterectomy however a less invasive, fertility preserving are uterine vascular occlusion techniques, of which the treatment of choice is Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE). We present our experience with 24 year-old G2P2 (1101) with scarred uterus suffering from recurrent profuse vaginal bleeding suspected to have uterine arteriovenous malformation. Laparoscopic bilateral uterine artery ligation, an alternative, more economical, relatively safe and available treatment option was given to the patient. 

Human ; Female ; Adult ; Uterine Artery Embolization ; Arteries ; Veins ; Patients ; Curettage ; Dilatation ; Diagnosis ; Angiography ; Ultrasonography, Doppler ; Hysterectomy

Introduction: Breast cancer remains to be a public health problem in the Philippines. This study determined the level of breast cancer awareness among female non-medical students from selected private colleges in Quezon City. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey, and data collection was done on a single occasion. The study population was chosen via convenience sampling. The survey asked about the respondents' ideas on awareness, beliefs, perceived personal risk, perceived seriousness, and knowledge of etiology, diagnosis and management of breast cancer. Results: Majority of the respondents associated lifestyle factors (smoking) with the development of breast cancer. Four-fifths regarded Western medicine as a mainstay of treatment, however, a significant proportion believed that breast cancer could be adequately managed and controlled with complementary and alternative treatments. Around 25% of respondents considered themselves at risk for breast cancer and 40% did not know. Close to 65% said that family history was a risk factor. Almost 50% never heard of self-breast examination; of those who knew about it, only 15% practiced it monthly. The respondents had varied answers when asked about the common symptoms and signs of breast cancer. At least two-thirds of respondents said that the treatment for breast cancer includes surgery and radiation therapy. Majority (79.8%) opined that having an education program would increase the level of awareness of the general public. Conclusion The students surveyed were generally aware about breast cancer, including aspects of epidemiology, diagnosis and management. The study also a revealed a number of misconceptions regarding breast cancer.
Breast Neoplasms ; Awareness ; Knowledge