Miscellaneous diseases of the uterus

Seung Eun Jung, Jae Young Byun

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Abstract

This chapter discusses miscellaneous conditions of the uterus including intrauterine devices, changes and complications of the uterus and pelvis after surgery, radiation therapy and instrumentation, uterine prolapse, foreign body in the uterus and vagina, pregnancy-related uterine diseases, endometrial polyps and hyperplasia, myometrial contraction, and benign cervical lesions. We present commonly used intrauterine devices using schematic drawings. The most common postsurgical change is a uterine deformity caused by cesarean delivery. Rare postoperative complications are included. Pelvic floor weakness is a significant women's health condition that primarily affects multiparous women. Pregnancy-related uterine conditions are missed abortion, postpartum complication, sacculation of the uterus, and chronic endometritis. Tamoxifen-induced endometrial polyps are also discussed. Myometrial contraction is usually observed during magnetic resonance (MR) examination, especially in patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. Nabothian cysts are a very common type of cyst in the uterine cervix, and a knowledge of them may be helpful for interpreting computed tomography and MR images of the pelvis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRadiology Illustrated
Subtitle of host publicationGynecologic Imaging: Second Edition
PublisherSpringer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Pages387-448
Number of pages62
Volume9783642053252
ISBN (Electronic)9783642053252
ISBN (Print)3642053238, 9783642053238
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Aug 2012

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