title: Uterine arteriovenous malformation.
abstract: Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition, with fewer than 100 cases reported in the literature. Despite it being rare, it is a potentially life-threatening condition. This case report describes a 33-year-old woman who presented with secondary post-partum hemorrhage. Transabdominal ultrasound (US) of the pelvis showed increased vascularity with multidirectional flow of the uterus and a prominent vessel, located on the left lateral wall. She also had retained product of conception, which complicated the diagnosis. A uterine artery angiogram confirmed an AVM in the fundal region with an early draining vein. Embolisation of the AVM was performed successfully.
authors: Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 47000 Sg Buloh, Malaysia.
authors: Hilwati
authors: H
authors: Hashim
authors: Ouzreiah
authors: O
authors: Nawawi
keywords: arteriovenous malformation; embolisation; post-partum hemorrhage; ultrasound; uterine; uterine artery; uterus
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