Successful management of acquired uterine arteriovenous malformation.

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Published Oct 10, 2018
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Vol. 96 No. 7 (2018): Issue Jul 2018

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Kaouther Dimassi
Anissa Ben Amor
Ahmed Halouani
Nadida Dali
Leila Ben Farhat
Amel Triki

Abstract

The abstract:
Introduction:  Uterine arteriovenous malformation (UAVM) is uncommon. They are usually acquired, due to previous intra uterine trauma.
Aim: To review different diagnosis and treatment strategy.
Reported case: We report a case of acquired UAVM in a 28-years-old patient after a medical abortion, diagnosed with ultrasonography and successfully managed with uterine artery embolization.

Keywords:

arteriovenous malformation, vaginal bleeding, ultrasound, uterine artery embolization.

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