Gynecology Hydrosalpinx 12 Oct 201730 Nov 2020 The presence of an incomplete septum in an anechoic mass with smooth tubular shape and poor vascularization facilitates discrimination between hydrosalpinx and other adnexal masses. Additionally, a history of previous…
Gynecology Adnexal torsion 9 Oct 20174 Jan 2023 Definition Total or partial twist of the adnexa around its vascular axis resulting in vascular compression. Epidemiology Adnexal torsion seems to account for about 3% of gynecologic emergencies. Aetiopathogenesis Risk…
Gynecology Deep infiltrating endometriosis 5 Oct 201719 Apr 2020 Posterior compartment deep infiltrating endometriotic lesions appear as a hypoechoic thickening of the wall of the bowel or vagina, or as hypoechoic solid nodules which may vary in size and…
Obstetrics The lambda sign 4 Oct 201718 May 2023 In twin pregnancies prenatal diagnosis of chorionicity is important because chorionicity rather than zygocity is the main factor determining pregnancy outcome. An important feature of dichorionicity is the extension of…
Gynecology Struma ovarii 1 Oct 20178 Dec 2021 Struma ovarii is a rare ovarian tumor that is composed entirely or predominantly of thyroid tissue. They constitute approximately 3% of all ovarian teratomas, 2% of all germ cell tumors of the ovary, and 0.5% of all ovarian tumors. Only about 5%…
Gynecology Caesarean scar pregnancy 11 Jun 201720 Apr 2020 The following ultrasound criteria may be used for the diagnosis of caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: Empty uterine cavity, gestational sac or solid mass of trophoblast located anteriorly at the level…
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