Cavernous hemangioma of the cervix with intractable bleeding. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Cavernous hemangioma of the cervix is rare and may cause serious bleeding.


METHODS
A 33-year-old woman developed intractable cervical bleeding following pregnancy termination. Bleeding persisted despite curettage and suturing, and ultimately required hysterectomy. Cavernous hemangioma was confirmed histologically.


CONCLUSIONS
This condition is a potential cause of uncontrollable cervical bleeding.
Riggs
John
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA. jcriggs422@aol.com
Bertoni
Maud
M
Schiavello
Henry
H
Weinstein
Alan
A
Kazimir
Michal
M
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects; D000328:Adult; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion; D005260:Female; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology; D014619:Vacuum Curettage