Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for treating uterine arteriovenous malformation

BJOG. 2017 Aug:124 Suppl 3:93-96. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14749.

Abstract

Objective: To explore HIFU treatment for uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Design: A case report.

Setting: Gynaecological department in a university teaching hospital of China.

Population: A patient with uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Methods: The diagnosis of uterine arteriovenous malformation was made through MRI. Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) ablation was performed.

Main outcomes measures: HIFU is effective in treating uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Results: The patient had reduction of the lesion volume and obvious symptom relief, without significant adverse effects.

Conclusions: HIFU can be used as a new treatment option for uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Tweetable abstract: Ultrasound-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation is effective in treating uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Keywords: High-intensity focused ultrasound; oxytocin uterine arteriovenous malformation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery*
  • Female
  • High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Uterine Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Uterus / blood supply*
  • Uterus / surgery
  • Young Adult