title: Uterine cirsoid aneurysm.
abstract: Cirsoid (or varicose) aneurysm of the uterine vessels causes severe, life-threatening uterine bleeding. Previous trophoblastic neoplasia is a common predisposing factor. Diagnosis is by arteriography and may be missed without it.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006828:Hydatidiform Mole / Q000601:surgery; D007044:Hysterectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology