Cases of Transarterial embolization in Arteriovenous Malformation of Uterus.

Lee, Jong Won; Kim, Hyeon Chul; Chang, Sung Woon; Kang, Suk Ho; O, Young Ran; Seok, Hyun Ha; Kang, Jin Hui; Baek, Min Jung

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005;48(10):2468-2473.
Published online October 1, 2005.

Cases of Transarterial embolization in Arteriovenous Malformation of Uterus.

Jong Won Lee, Hyeon Chul Kim, Sung Woon Chang, Suk Ho Kang, Young Ran O, Hyun Ha Seok, Jin Hui Kang, Min Jung Baek

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pocheon CHA University of Medicine, Bundang, Korea. tandra@empal.com

Abstract

Uterine arteriovenous malformations are very rare but potentially life-threatening lesions. These lesions may be congenital or acquired, but especially in patients with a history of infection, curettage, abortion, pelvic surgery or cancer. Ultimate treatment depends on the patients desire for fertility. Embolization therapy is effective method in reproductive age patients of. We have experienced two clinical cases of arteriovenous malformation of uterus, which is presented with a brief review of literature.

Key Words: Arteriovenous malformation, Color doppler sono, Transarterial embolization