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Acquired Uterine Arteriovenous Malformation - A are cause of Genital Bleeding Post Lower Segment Caesarean Section (LSCS)

Bharti B .

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Uterine Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) are uncommon vascular lesions, but may cause  potential life threatening genital bleeding following lower segment caesarean section. It is diagnosed by Color Doppler, CT, MRI and angiography. Previously hysterectomy was the only option for its treatment but uterine artery embolization provide a good, fertility saving alternative treatment. Here we are presenting a case of uterine bleeding, post lower segment caesarean section (LSCS). She was investigated and found to have acquired uterine arteriovenous malforrmation which was treated successfully with uterine artery embolization.

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