Uterine arteriovenous malformation after gestational trophoblastic disease: a report of two cases.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is considered a rare condition. Diagnosis is critical because patients are at risk of significant vaginal hemorrhage that has been traditionally managed with surgery.

CASE:

We report 2 cases of uterine AVM after gestational trophoblastic disease in young women who were treated with uterine artery embolization, allowing preservation of reproductive capability.

CONCLUSION:

Embolization addresses both the preservation of future reproductive function and the prevention of major surgery and anesthesia. Success rates have been quoted as > 90% with minimal complications after uterine artery embolization.

• Authors: Daniela Angerame Yela, Juliana Yoneda, Lisa Brasil
• Journal: The Journal of reproductive medicine (J Reprod Med) 2014 Jul-Aug Vol. 59 Issue 7-8 Pg. 417-20 ISSN: 0024-7758 [Print] United States
• PMID: 25098034 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols (therapeutic use)
• Arteriovenous Malformations (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Female
• Humans
• Hydatidiform Mole (therapy)
• Pregnancy
• Radiography
• Ultrasonography, Doppler
• Uterine Artery (abnormalities, diagnostic imaging)
• Uterine Artery Embolization
• Uterine Neoplasms (therapy)