The significance of uterine artery embolization in the treatment of utero-cervical cancer: A single case report

Abstract

Key clinical message: Uterine artery embolization demonstrated significant efficacy in the treatment of utero-cervical cancer. This minimally invasive procedure holds promise as a valuable adjunct therapy, potentially offering improved outcomes and reduced morbidity in select cases. Further research is warranted to validate its broader clinical utility.

Abstract: Vaginal bleeding is a common complication of Cervical cancer that can be considered a critical emergency. Conventional hemostatic treatments may occasionally help reduce the bleeding but are not an effective long-term solution. Uterine Artery Embolization, a minimally invasive intervention, can halt the bleeding, achieving hemostasis, while removing many of the complications that alternative interventions carry. We outline a case study of a patient with extensive vaginal bleeding who had uterocervical malignancy and talk about the benefits of uterine artery embolisation for therapeutic management.

Keywords: human papillomavirus (HPV); interventional radiology; uterine artery embolisation (UAE); uterocervical cancer; vaginal hemorrhage.

FIGURE 1

Coronal and Sagittal CT scans of the lower abdominal region. The yellow arrows indicates the 32 × 45 × 27 mm intramural mass on the posterior cervix wall, with infiltrative extensions into the lateral and anterior walls.

FIGURE 2

Right Uterine Artery, pelvic arteriography: Before and after embolization.

FIGURE 3

Left Uterine Artery, pelvic arteriography: Before and after embolization.