Category Radiology

Endometritis

KEY FACTS Terminology Polymicrobial infection resulting from ascending spread of organisms from cervix or from incision into uterus You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a…

Endometrial Carcinoma

KEY FACTS Imaging Transvaginal sonography study of choice for initial work-up of abnormal vaginal bleeding Endometrial thickening: Focal more suspicious than diffuse Polypoid masses with internal color flow Mixed echogenicity, ± necrosis Can invade myometrium, cervix, parametrial structures Disruption of…

Hematometrocolpos

KEY FACTS Terminology Hematometrocolpos: Distension of uterus and vagina by accumulated blood secondary to obstruction Hematometra: Distension of uterine cavity by blood products Hematocolpos: Distension of vagina by blood products You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for…

Uterine Anomalies

KEY FACTS Terminology Müllerian duct anomalies (MDA): Series of uterine malformations resulting from abnormal development, fusion, or resorption of müllerian ducts MDA types Müllerian agenesis or hypoplasia Unicornuate uterus Uterus didelphys Bicornuate uterus Septate uterus Arcuate uterus Ovaries are not…

Adenomyosis

KEY FACTS Terminology Ectopic endometrial tissue within myometrium with adjacent smooth muscle hyperplasia You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here