Uterine arteriovenous malformation - Value of color Doppler sonography and MRI

Uterine arteriovenous malformation is an uncommon condition which may present with abdominal pain, urinary symptoms, cardiac failure or vaginal bleeding. We report the case of a 56 year old Saudi lady who had near catastrophic bleeding following curettage at an earlier presentation, before the advent of color Doppler sonography. Color Doppler ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging features of this condition are described, and we highlight the importance of appropriate imaging of the pelvis before curettage is performed.