Hysterosalpingographic diagnosis of uterine adenomyoma

G E Hofmann, Hofmann GE, A A Acosta, Acosta Aa, Gaddy NE, N E Gaddy
Obstetrics and gynecology · 1989 · vol. 73(5 Pt 2) , pp. 885–7 · PMID:2649831
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Hysterosalpingography enables preoperative diagnosis of uterine adenomyoma by revealing a network of fine myometrial channels connected to the uterine cavity within a well-circumscribed area.

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True adenomyomas (encapsulated) are uncommon tumors of the uterus. At hysterosalpingography, detection of a network of fine channels in a very well-circumscribed area of the myometrium, connected with the uterine cavity, allows a preoperative diagnosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hysterosalpingography Hysterosalpingography Leiomyoma Uterine Neoplasms Adult Adult Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Evaluation Studies as Topic Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Female Humans Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female

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