Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1999 Jul;42(7):1573-1576.

Embolization of Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation

• Lee EH
• Lee C
• Lee BH
• Lee YM
• Lee JN

Abstract

Uterine arteriovenous malformations [AVMs] are rare cause of massive vaginal bleeding. In the past, hysterectomy had been the only method of diagnosis and treatment. With advent of many imaging modalities, noninvasive diagnosis of AVMs is possible and the transcatheter embolization has been accepted as a treatment of choice. We describe a case of uterine AVM presented with intractable vaginal bleeding and successful transcatheter embolization with coils and glue.

Keyword

Uterus; arteriovenous malformation; embolization

MeSH Terms

Adhesives
Arteriovenous Malformations*
Diagnosis
Hysterectomy
Uterine Hemorrhage
Uterus
Adhesives