Acquired vascular malformation in ruptured caesarean section scar: a rare cause of life-threatening vaginal bleeding. (8th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hilal, Kiran; Masroor, Imrana; Aziz, Aliya; Sayani, Raza
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-07-08
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009489
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are rare and potentially life-threatening lesions. Patients present with severe vaginal bleeding which usually does not respond to conservative management and on most of occasions requires radiological or surgical intervention. We report a case of acquired AVM in a ruptured caesarean section scar. The patient presented with life-threatening vaginal bleeding and was treated with gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist and subsequent angioembolisation coiling.