Labial necrosis after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata

Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Nov;100(5 Pt 1):881-2. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)02273-1.

Abstract

Background: Uterine artery embolization is increasingly used as an alternative to myomectomy, hysterectomy, and medical treatment for the management of symptomatic leiomyomata.

Case: A woman with an 18-week-size fibroid uterus who underwent uterine artery embolization developed a 3-cm, exquisitely tender, hypopigmented, necrotic-appearing area on the right labium minus. Spontaneous resolution occurred over 4 weeks.

Conclusion: Labial necrosis is a possible complication of uterine artery embolization and may be successfully managed with conservative therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / therapy*
  • Necrosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Uterus / blood supply*
  • Vulva / pathology*