Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Mar;41(3):924-927.

A Case of Successful Transarterial Embolization in Arteriovenous Malformation of Uterus

• Jo MS
• Seo JS
• Kim SC
• Lee JT
• Ko O
• Joo KR
• Kim JW

Abstract

An arteriovenous malformation of uterus is a dense vascular tangle that results from congenital anomaly or surgical injury with secondry aneurysm or fistula formation. A 29 years old woman who had long history of recurrent uterine bleeding was diagnosed of arteriovenous malformation of uterus by ultrasonogram and angiogram. We have experienced one case of arteriovenous malformation of uterus, which is presented with a brief review of literature.

Keyword

Uterine bleeding; Arteriovenous malformation

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformations*
Female
Fistula
Humans
Intraoperative Complications
Ultrasonography
Uterine Hemorrhage
Uterus*