Uterine arteriovenous malformation with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin: Embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
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: 554-558, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
The incidence of uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is rare. However, it is clinically significant in that it can cause life-threatening vaginal bleeding. We report a case of a large uterine AVM with positive serum beta-human chorionic gonadotropin. A presumptive diagnosis was made; a uterine AVM accompanied by, early pregnancy or retained product of conception. Because this uterine AVM was extensive, transcatheter arterial embolization of both uterine arteries and extra-uterine feeding arteries was performed. Three months after undergoing transcatheter arterial embolization, complete resolution of the uterine AVM was confirmed without major complication.
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Asunto principal:
Arterias
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Malformaciones Arteriovenosas
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Hemorragia Uterina
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Incidencia
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Corion
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Diagnóstico
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Arteria Uterina
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Fertilización
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Gonadotropina Coriónica
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de incidencia
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Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Embarazo
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Año:
2016
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