Uterine arteriovenous malformation in pregnancy: A case report / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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: 29-34, 2015.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a web of arteries and veins lacking an intervening capillary network. Color flow Doppler is a popular method of diagnosis of uterine AVM. The definitive management is hysterectomy. However, for patients desirous of pregnancy, transarterial embolization is a safe and effective option. Although rare, uterine AVM can complicate pregnancy with torrential bleeding due to hormonal changes and significant remodeling of the myometrium.CASE We report a case of a term pregnancyin a 33 year old with a uterine AVM and a previous transarterial embolization procedure who developed a uterine AVM during multi-agent chemotherapy for gestational trophoblastic disease. She consulted for prenatal checkup. Due to the risk of massive bleeding during labor, she underwent elective cesarean section at term and delivered a baby with good outcome.CONCLUSION:
This case suggests that uterine AVM in pregnancy can be managed conservatively with serial ultrasound monitoring and close follow up.
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Asunto principal:
Arterias
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Malformaciones Arteriovenosas
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Anomalías Urogenitales
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Útero
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Cesárea
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Enfermedad Trofoblástica Gestacional
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Histerectomía
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Miometrio
Límite:
Adulto
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
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