Beyond the Pelvis: Renal Arteriovenous Malformation as a Cause of Chronic Pelvic Discomfort
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Abstract
We present the case of a 32-year-old female who presented with chronic pelvic pain. On imaging, she was found to have a left renal arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and congested pelvic veins. This case underscores the importance of considering renal AVMs in the differential diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) and highlights the utility of ultrasound (USG) and computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing this condition.
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| Issue | Vol 11 No 2 (2026): March-April | |
| Section | Case Report(s) | |
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| Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Pelvic congestion syndrome Ultrasound doppler CT angiography | ||
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Hussain M, Banoo N, Hussain S, Ahmad F. Beyond the Pelvis: Renal Arteriovenous Malformation as a Cause of Chronic Pelvic Discomfort. CRCP. 2026;11(2):56-60.
