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Bilateral ovarian artery embolization for a symptomatic large cervical fibroid

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Uterine leiomyomas are one of the most common smooth muscle tumors in women. Cervical leiomyomas, in contrast, are a relatively rare entity with limited available information, presenting a challenge for determining optimal treatment. Uterine artery embolization of cervical leiomyomas has been previously explored and met with some success. However, it has been associated with complications such as expulsion or incomplete embolization. This case, however, describes a patient who presented with a large cervical fibroid and was successfully treated with bilateral ovarian artery embolization, resulting in decreased fibroid burden and resolution of the patient's symptoms. Previous reports have demonstrated successful ovarian artery embolization for uterine leiomyomas, but this approach has yet to be shown for a cervical leiomyoma. Given the challenge presented by cervical leiomyomas, this case emphasizes a unique anatomical variant and the embolization method, providing an alternative, less-invasive option for reducing patient disease burden.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.09.007

Authors: William D. Denton, Merve Ozen

Institutions: University of Kentucky, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Uterine Myomas and Treatments

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550