Arteriovenous malformation after uterine curettage: a report of 3 cases.
BACKGROUND
Acquired uterine arteriovenous malformation is a rare but potentially life threatening condition and, as such, must be considered in the differential diagnosis of cases of abrupt, profuse vaginal bleeding following uterine curettage. The condition can easily be confused with retained products of conception and gestational trophoblastic disease.


METHODS
One case was managed surgically, while 2 others were treated with selective embolization.


CONCLUSIONS
A positive medical history, the clinical presentation and features for the the ultrasonic appearance are the main features for the correct differential diagnosis and treatment of traumatic arteriovenous malformation resulting from uterine curettage.
Halperin
Reuvit
R
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel. maxia@asaf.health.gov.il
Schneider
David
D
Maymon
Ron
R
Peer
Amir
A
Pansky
Moti
M
Herman
Arie
A
D000328:Adult; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D003475:Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging