ABSTRACT
Asymptomatic uterine leiomyoma can be detected on routine computed tomography (CT) of the pelvis. Leiomyomas have been described as low attenuation masses that can disrupt the smooth contour of a normal uterus. Four women underwent uterine artery embolization for the treatment of uterine leiomyoma. CT findings include initial retention of contrast in fibroids the day of the procedure and central necrosis of the fibroid with subsequent cavitation as early as 1 month postprocedure.
Subject(s)
Embolization, Therapeutic , Leiomyoma/therapy , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Uterine Neoplasms/therapy , Uterus/blood supply , Adult , Arteries , Contrast Media , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable/therapeutic use , Humans , Leiomyoma/diagnostic imaging , Middle Aged , Necrosis , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/therapy , Polyvinyl Alcohol/therapeutic use , Uterine Hemorrhage/therapy , Uterine Neoplasms/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
During insertion of a central venous sheath an inferior vena cava stainless steel Greenfield filter was dislodged to the right brachiocephalic vein without a free end. Successful retrieval was achieved by using a combination of a guidewire and a snare. Percutaneous retrieval of this vena cava filter is feasible with minimal risk using this method.
