Preoperative Uterine Artery Embolization for Huge Prolapsed Pedunculated Submucosal Fibroid
Journal Title: Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
Uterine fibroids (myomas) are very common affecting more than 60% of women over the age of 45 years [1,2]. Although many fibroids are asymptomatic, some may cause exhausting symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Submucosal fibroids, in particular pedunculated fibroids prolapsed into the vagina, are associated with heavy uterine bleeding and subsequent heavy anemia. The management of prolapsed pedunculated fibroid is determined by the origin and thickness of the pedicle, size, and its location. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is increasingly being applied as a minimally invasive treatment alternative to surgery for the reduction of uterine fibroid symptoms [3]. UAEinduced depletion of blood flow through the whole myometrium and endometrium may be a useful adjunct to surgery for massive fibroids to reduce intraoperative blood loss [4]. Case 1 A 50 year old woman, G3P3, had a 1-year history of intermittent vaginal bleeding and progressive anemia. Physical examination revealed an ellipse of semi-solid; smooth surfaced mass occupying the vaginal cavity and hemoglobin level was remarkably decreasing (1.2 g/dl). Transfusion therapy was started immediately and intravenous iron prescribed to optimize her hemodynamic state. MRI detected a vaginal heterogenous mass 10x15x11cm, with regular edges and a vascular pedicle (Figure 1a). The mass seemed to dilate cervix up to the uterine fundus. Consideration of the inability to reach the pedicle through the vagina and the heavy vascularization of the fibroid led to the surgical approach through abdominal. The patient was put off UAE to reduce the blood supply, within 24 hours, with a surgical excision of 70% of the fibroid vaginally and subsequent simple abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. A 53-year-old woman, G2P2 (2 cesarean sections), was referred to us complaining of significant vaginal discharge for 2 years. Pelvic examination detected an over man’s fist sized, well-circumscribed mass in the vagina. Laboratory examinations revealed hemoglobin of 4.5 g/dl. MRI detected a margin-free vaginal mass 8x9x13 cm, with a highly vascular pedicle (Figure 1b). The patient was submitted to transfusion therapy, UAE proceeding later with subsequent total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy within 48 hours.
Authors and Affiliations
Chinatsu Koiwai, Satoshi Ichigo, Hiroshi Takagi, Hiroyuki Kajikawa, Kazutoshi Matsunami, Atsushi Imai
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- EP ID EP573891
- DOI 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000507
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