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Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of 66 patients (69 AMLs) undergoing TAE between 2010 and 2024 was conducted. Clinical, radiological, and procedural variables were analyzed. Tumor size, vascularity, and aneurysmal features were assessed pre- and post-embolization. Logistic regression models identified predictors of hemorrhage and repeat TAE. Results: Pre-treatment tumor diameter was the only significant predictor of hemorrhage (p = 0.011), with a threshold of 6.8 cm yielding 84.6% sensitivity and 71.3% specificity. All hemorrhagic tumors measured \u22654 cm. Post-embolization tumor volume predicted repeat TAE (p = 0.001), with a 248 mL cutoff. TAE significantly reduced tumor diameter (\u221233.5%) and volume (\u221260%) (p &lt; 0.001). Radiologic success was achieved in 97% of cases, with a durable success rate of 84%. Clinical success was 94%, and complications occurred in 7.2% of patients, including two major events. 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