Uterine polypoid hemangioendothelioma: Conservative treatment

✍ Scribed by Peterson, C. Matthew; Nadji, Mehrdad; Shapiro, Arthur; Hung, Tran The; LeMaire, William J.

• Book ID: 101217416
• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1996
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 407 KB
• Volume: 18
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0196-8092
• DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-9101(1996)18:2<206::aid-lsm12>3.0.co;2-5

✦ Synopsis

Background and Objective

: A polypoid uterine hemangioendothelioma was treated by conservative means. Study DesignlMaterials and Methods: The diagnosis of hemangioendothelioma was confirmed by histopathology and angiography. The patient desired to retain her fertility; therefore, the hemangioendothelioma was treated by hysteroscopically guided NdYAG laser ablation. Results: Five years of follow-up by hysteroscopy and dilation and curettage reveal no evidence of recurrence. The patient continues to have regular menses. Conclusiow Conservative management of a uterine hemangioendothelioma by NdYAG laser ablation was successful over 5 years of follow-up.