Uterine necrosis after uterine artery embolization for leiomyoma

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A potential complication of uterine artery embolization is diffuse uterine necrosis. CASE: A woman with a large uterine leiomyoma underwent elective uterine artery embolization and 2 months later developed diffuse uterine necrosis requiring exploratory laparotomy, total hysterectomy, and left salpingo-oophorectomy. CONCLUSION: Although elective uterine artery embolization is a procedure with a low reported rate of complications, diffuse uterine necrosis can occur.