Uterine arteriovenous malformation with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin: Embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
; : 554-558, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
The incidence of uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is rare. However, it is clinically significant in that it can cause life-threatening vaginal bleeding. We report a case of a large uterine AVM with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. A presumptive diagnosis was made; a uterine AVM accompanied by, early pregnancy or retained product of conception. Because this uterine AVM was extensive, transcatheter arterial embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries was performed. Three months after undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization, complete resolution of the uterine AVM was confirmed without major complication.
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Assunto principal:
Artérias
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Malformações Arteriovenosas
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Hemorragia Uterina
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Incidência
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Córion
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Diagnóstico
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Artéria Uterina
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Fertilização
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Gonadotropina Coriônica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article