2 Case Reports of Uterine Artery Pseudoaneurysm Diagnosed in Pregnancy and Postpartum – Successfully Embolised

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm is an extraluminal collection of blood with a turbulent flow that communicates with flowing arterial blood through a defect in the arterial wall. Uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP) is considered a rare case that occurs in 2–3/1,000 deliveries. Here we discuss 2 cases – first case is UAP diagnosed antenatally in a woman with acute abdomen and hydronephrosis, second case presented as secondary delayed postpartum haemorrhage. Sonography revealed UAP, and the diagnosis was confirmed by angiography. The defects were. treated by uterine artery embolization. UAE is to be considered a life-saving procedure obviating need for hysterectomy and improves maternal outcome.