RESUMO

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVMs) are fairly rare. Seventy four cases have been reported in the medical literature. The clinical presentation of this entity is quite diverse. The approach to uterine AVM requires clinical alertness and to make the diagnosis a high index of suspicion is required. Prompt treatment is often essential. This article reviews the entire literature on uterine AVM emphasizing the various clinica presentations and treatment modalities available for the gynecologist.

Assuntos

Malformações Arteriovenosas/etiologia , Embolização Terapêutica , Doenças Uterinas/etiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Malformações Arteriovenosas/diagnóstico , Malformações Arteriovenosas/terapia , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Útero/irrigação sanguínea