Hernández JR, Ríos RJL, Alvarado EEA, Arias RM

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 153-156
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ABSTRACT

Cervical cancer (CC) remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In advanced stages, transvaginal bleeding is a serious complication that affects both the quality of life and the prognosis. This case report presents a 39-year-old patient with stage IV A squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix, who experienced severe transvaginal bleeding, anemia, and hypovolemic shock. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) was successfully performed to control the bleeding. While the results were positive, further clinical research and controlled studies are needed to establish protocols and assess the applicability of UAE in advanced CC patients.

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