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- Title
Enhanced myometrial vascularity secondary to retained pregnancy tissue: time to stop misusing the term arteriovenous malformation.
- Authors
Dewilde, K.; Groszmann, Y.; Van Schoubroeck, D.; Grewal, K.; Huirne, J.; de Leeuw, R.; Bourne, T.; Timmerman, D.; Van den Bosch, T.
- Abstract
The article discusses the misuse of the term "arteriovenous malformation" (AVM) to describe myometrial vascularity after a recent intrauterine pregnancy. The authors argue that the term "enhanced myometrial vascularity" (EMV) should be used instead, as AVM and EMV are two different entities with distinct pathophysiologies and management approaches. AVMs are rare congenital vascular malformations that require surgery or interventional radiology, while EMV is a normal physiological condition associated with retained pregnancy tissue. The article provides guidance on the management of EMV, emphasizing the importance of accurate preoperative mapping and surgical removal of retained tissue.
- Subjects
ARTERIOVENOUS malformation; PREGNANCY; INTERVENTIONAL radiology; HUMAN abnormalities; TISSUES; VASCULAR surgery; TELERADIOLOGY
- Publication
Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2024, Vol 63, Issue 1, p5
- ISSN
0960-7692
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/uog.27476