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Uterine artery angiography demonstrating fibroids

Case contributed by Donna D'Souza
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Patient with fibroids for uterine artery embolization.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

The uterine artery branches in this patient with large fibroids are stretched and have lost their characteristic corkscrew appearance.

Case Discussion

This case depicts pre-embolization status in a case of uterine fibroids. Fibroid would splay and stretch uterine artery branches as well demonstrated in the case.

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