Embolization of uterine arteriovenous malformations associated with cyanotic congenital heart disease.
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare cause of vaginal bleeding and miscarriage. We report two cases of uterine AVMs in patients with a history of complex congenital heart disease, an association that has not been previously described. Both patients were treated by selective uterine artery embolization, a minimally invasive therapy that has revolutionized the management of uterine AVMs, thus offering an alternative to conventional hysterectomy.
Wijesekera
N T
NT
Department of Radiology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK. n.wijesekera@doctors.net.uk
Padley
S P
SP
Kazmi
F
F
Davies
C L
CL
McCall
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging