KEY FACTS Imaging Soft tissue mass in cervix: Hypoechoic or isoechoic ± necrosis Hydro- or hematometra from cervical obstruction Mass extending into upper vagina MR is best modality for local staging and planning of radiation therapy Tumor: Intermediate- to high-signal…
KEY FACTS Terminology Mucus-filled cystic dilatation of endocervical gland Tunnel cluster: Type of nabothian cyst characterized by complex multicystic dilatation of endocervical glands You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become…
GROSS ANATOMY Overview Ovaries located in true pelvis, although exact position variable Only pelvic organ entirely inside peritoneal sac Laxity in ligaments allows some mobility Location affected by parity, bladder filling, ovarian size, and uterine size/position Located within ovarian fossa…
TERMINOLOGY Abbreviations Vaginal artery (VA), uterine artery (UA) GROSS ANATOMY Overview Muscular tube formed by smooth muscle and elastic connective fibers Serves as excretory duct for uterus, female organ for copulation, and part of birth canal Extends up and back…
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GROSS ANATOMY Overview Body (corpus) : Upper 2/3 of uterus Fundus: Superior to ostia of fallopian tubes Cervix : Lower 1/3 of uterus Isthmus: Junction of body and cervix Parametrium : Tissue immediately surrounding uterus Myometrium : Smooth muscle forming…
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KEY FACTS Terminology Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Term reserved for histopathologic pattern of smooth muscle and epithelial cell proliferation Hyperplasia correct term since BPH is characterized by increased number of epithelial stromal cells in periurethral area of prostate (not hypertrophy,…
KEY FACTS Terminology Dilatation of pampiniform plexus > 2-3 mm due to congestion and retrograde flow in internal spermatic vein You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you…
KEY FACTS Terminology Benign, solid paratesticular tumor of mesenchymal origin 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