Pelvic arteriovenous malformation (AVM) with recurrent hematuria: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) leads to a direct connection between arterial and venous networks, in which capillary branches are not involved. Pelvic AVM is a benign and rare condition causing severe pain, hematuria, and rectal or vaginal bleeding.

Case presentation

A 36-year-old woman presented with five months history of hematuria. Her medical history was unremarkable, and laboratory findings were all within normal ranges. Abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a vascular mass in the left lateral pelvis that extended to the bladder neck and was suggestive of an AVM. The patient underwent a laparotomy for the resection of AVM. The first angiography revealed an AVM in the left internal iliac artery. The patient underwent embolization with coil

SUBMITTER: Nazari I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10509810 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature