Uterine arteriovenous malformation

Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2005 Feb;271(2):172-5. doi: 10.1007/s00404-003-0588-4. Epub 2004 Jul 15.

Abstract

Introduction: Uterine arteriovenous malformations are very rare and potentially life-threatening. They can present with menorrhagia, postpartum bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, an asymptomatic mass, or congestive heart failure.

Case report: We present a 37-year-old woman with massive uterine bleeding that started abruptly 3 weeks after D and C and was found to be due to arteriovenous malformations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Abortion, Therapeutic / methods
  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
  • Dilatation and Curettage / adverse effects*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Recurrence
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Diseases / etiology
  • Uterine Diseases / therapy
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Uterus / blood supply