Embolisation of renal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in pregnancy.
A case of congenital renal arteriovenous malformation (AVM), presenting with profuse haematuria in the second trimester of pregnancy is reported. Selective embolisation with polyvinyl alcohol particles and absolute alcohol successfully ablated the lesion and a healthy infant was delivered at term five months later. Renal angiography at three years showed no evidence of the lesion.
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Interventional Radiology Unit, Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 OYN.
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D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000628:therapy*; D021721:Balloon Occlusion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*