Acquired Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation Following Dilatation and Curettage Treated with Bilateral Uterine Artery Embolization: A Case Report.

Journal: Cureus
Published:
Abstract

Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are a rare, potentially life-threatening cause of abnormal uterine bleeding that can be acquired following uterine instrumentation. We herein report a case of acquired uterine AVM following dilatation and curettage (D&C) that was successfully treated with bilateral embolization using Gelfoam (Pfizer, New York, USA) pledgets.

Relevant Conditions

Arteriovenous Malformation