Uterine Artery Embolization is Advanced, Minimally Invasive Treatment for Fibroids with Intervention Procedure: A Case Report

Abstract

Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) has become most effective and minimally invasive alternative treatment over the past many years, especially for women with symptomatic fibroids for whom conservation of uterus is important. Here we are reporting a case of an eighteen year old, unmarried female who presented with pain in lower abdomen and pelvis, menorrhagia and she also noticed gradually increasing lump in pelvis and lower abdomen.

After clinical examination, patient was referred for radiological investigations, initially ultrasonography was performed which revealed, a large sized posterior wall uterine fibroid measuring approx. 19 x 10 x 18 cm and it was further confirmed on MRI with contrast study. UAE was carried out in order to relieve the symptoms, reduce the size of fibroid and at the same time preserve the uterus. The procedure was uneventful after follow-up for 3 months, there was partial regression in the size of fibroid.