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A) MRI before embolization (sagittal post contrast T1 fat saturation image demonstrated intense contrast enhancement of the myoma); B) MRI after embolization (sagittal post contrast T1 fat saturation image); it was observed that the myoma was no longer contrast-enhanced after embolization and its dimensions decreased
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the pelvis was performed (Figure 1A), revealing the presence of uterine myomas. Figure 1B shows pelvic MRI scan performed after the embolization procedure.
A) angiography before embolization showing uterine hypervascularization; B) angiography after embolization showing a devascularized myoma
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Figure 2 shows the angiography performed before (Figure 2A) and after (Figure 2B) UAE.
A) myoma externalized through the vagina; B) expelled myoma specimen
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On clinical exam, an expelled myoma was located entirely within the vaginal canal (Figure 3A). The surgical specimen was shown in Figure 3B.