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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1992-5-14
pubmed:abstractText
Congenital arteriovenous malformation (AVM) of the female pelvis is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition. An unusual presentation of AVM involving the vagina, abdominal wall, spleen and thigh, with profuse hemorrhage from a vaginal ulcer is described. Doppler, real time ultrasound and computerized tomography were useful in confirmation and delineation of the extensive AVM in this case. Angiography and embolization were thought risky and possibly unnecessary. Bleeding stopped with bed rest and vaginal packing with gauze soaked in 3% hypertonic saline. The ulcer healed after 3 months with conservative management. The risk of future problems was explained to the patient and follow-up was advised. Undertreatment of AVM may be preferable to overtreatment, and the aim should be 'control' rather than 'cure'.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0378-7346
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
33
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
126-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1992
pubmed:articleTitle
Multiple congenital arteriovenous malformations with involvement of the vagina and profuse hemorrhage from vaginal ulcer.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports