Arteriovenous malformation of the uterus - as a complication of scar pregnancy

Abstract

AVM (Arteriovenous malformation) - the presence of an abnormal connection between the arterial and venous system without a capillary network. Arteriovenous malformation of the uterus is rare, less than 100 clinical observations have been reported in the literature. It can be congenital or acquired. Arteriovenous malformation of the uterus can be formed after procedures performed in childhood, infection, intrauterine device, abortions and scar pregnancy. Usually, this pathology manifests itself in the form of menometrorrhagia. The diagnosis is made by doppler ultrasound and MRI examination of the uterus [1,2].