Transient non‐cyclical activity of external myometrium should be considered to avoid errors in diagnosis of adenomyosis and uterine anomalies
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This study analyzed ultrasound images of uterine contractions to demonstrate transient, non-cyclical external myometrium activity that may mimic adenomyosis or uterine anomalies.
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Data sharing not applicable - no new data generated. Figure S1 Sequence of ultrasound images in sagittal plane taken over a period of 4 s in preovulatory phase, showing slight deformation of the endometrial cavity (arrows) secondary to cervicofundal contraction of the internal myometrium. The contractile wave starts at the cervix (a), passes to the middle third (b) and reaches the upper third (c) of the uterine cavity. The antegrade direction of the contraction is typical of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. The deformation does not affect the total thickness of the myometrial wall. Videoclip S1 Videoclip of uterine contraction shown in Figure S1. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.
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- Adenomyosis in infertile women: prevalence and the role of 3D ultrasound as a marker of severity of the disease 2016
- Control and function of uterine peristalsis during the human luteal phase 2006
- Importance of transient myometrial contractions in diagnosis of adenomyosis and congenital uterine anomalies 2020
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