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Vaginal bleeding is a complication of vulval, vaginal, cervical, or uterine cancer, and it can be massive and life-threatening. Definitions of massive haemorrhage vary widely and are arguably of limited value. The source and amount of blood loss may be obvious, but occasionally may be concealed. Symptoms of patients presenting with massive blood loss include circulatory shock (and collapse), tachycardia, hypotension, oliguria, and tachypnoea. | Vaginal bleeding is a complication of vulval, vaginal, cervical, or uterine cancer, and it can be massive and life-threatening. Definitions of massive haemorrhage vary widely and are arguably of limited value. The source and amount of blood loss may be obvious, but occasionally may be concealed. Symptoms of patients presenting with massive blood loss include circulatory shock (and collapse), tachycardia, hypotension, oliguria, and tachypnoea. | ||
| − | In the short-term, vaginal packing can temporarily arrest bleeding, and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) can terminate bleeding in two to four days. In some circumstances, radiological (embolisation) or vascular intervention may be required. | + | === Management === |
| + | In the short-term, vaginal packing can temporarily arrest bleeding, and [[external beam radiotherapy]] (EBRT) can terminate bleeding in two to four days. In some circumstances, radiological (embolisation) or vascular intervention may be required. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:17, 31 January 2020
Vaginal bleeding is a complication of vulval, vaginal, cervical, or uterine cancer, and it can be massive and life-threatening. Definitions of massive haemorrhage vary widely and are arguably of limited value. The source and amount of blood loss may be obvious, but occasionally may be concealed. Symptoms of patients presenting with massive blood loss include circulatory shock (and collapse), tachycardia, hypotension, oliguria, and tachypnoea.
Management[edit]
In the short-term, vaginal packing can temporarily arrest bleeding, and external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) can terminate bleeding in two to four days. In some circumstances, radiological (embolisation) or vascular intervention may be required.