UTERINE POLYPOID HEMANGIOENDOTHELIOMA - CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT

Background and Objective: A polypoid uterine hemangioendothelioma was treated by conservative means. Study Design/Materials and Methods: The diagnosis of hemangioendothelioma was confirmed by histopathology and angiography. The patient desired to retain her fertility; therefore, the hemangioendothelioma was treated by hysteroscopically guided Nd:YA G laser ablation. Results: Five years of follow-up by hysteroscopy and dilation and curettage reveal no evidence of recurrence. The patient continues to have regular menses. Conclusion: Conservative management of a uterine hemangioendothelioma by Nd:YAG; laser ablation was succes sful over 5 years of follow-up. (C) 1996 Wiley-Liss, Inc.