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Case Reports
. 2013 Feb 7:2013:bcr2012008443.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008443.

Uterine arteriovenous malformation

Francisco Sellers  1 , Ana Palacios-Marqués, Belen Moliner, Rafael Bernabeu
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Case Reports

Uterine arteriovenous malformation

Francisco Sellers et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a little known condition of which, to date, very few cases have been described. It has a very diverse symptomatology, even though in most cases, it is diagnosed during a severe and acute haemorrhagic event. Its treatment can vary from expectant management to hysterectomy; however, current evidence suggests that the embolisation of uterine arteries is the most effective approach, especially if fertility is to be preserved. We present a case report classified as AVM, with additional images that show the appearance of this pathology in a short span of time. This case has a number of peculiarities: unusual persistence of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (β-HCG), asymptomatic patient, quick establishment of the lesion and its duration with unchanging characteristics and finally its spontaneous resolution without further consequences. This entity shows an aetiopathogenesis, that is, not well established or described. We discuss its physiopathology and aetiopathogenesis.

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Ultrasound after 34 days of abortion. (A) A thickened, heterogeneous and irregular endometrium, with minimal echo-negative image is shown. (B) Activating Doppler, an image with multiple signs of intense colour, with turbulence in balls and aliasing is seen.
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