Radiologically identified molar invasion into pelvic arteriovenous shunts

Clin Imaging. 2000 Jul-Aug;24(4):227-30. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(00)00202-3.

Abstract

A case of radiologically identified molar invasion into extensive arteriovenous shunts (AVSs) is described. CT and MRI revealed a large uterine mass, accompanied by multiple AVSs. Dynamic MRI and pelvic angiography demonstrated multiple trophoblastic cysts invading into the AVSs. Resected specimen confirmed the diagnosis of invasive mole. Dynamic MRI was very useful in determining the etiology of AVS.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydatidiform Mole, Invasive / complications
  • Hydatidiform Mole, Invasive / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Uterine Neoplasms / complications
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*