Case report: dual transcatheter arterial and venous embolization of urinary bladder malformation

Abstract

A localized arteriovenous malformation of the bladder is extremely rare. When arteriovenous malformation is suspected, an angiogram and pelvic computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is essential to delineate the extent of the disease and to appropriately plan therapy. We report a case of arteriovenous malformation of the urinary bladder in a 39 years old female who presented with recurrent attacks of gross hematuria. The lesion was evident on ultrasonography and CT scan and the diagnosis was confirmed on cystoscopy. The lesion was successfully treated by dual transcatheter arterial and venous embolization.