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Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 12, No. 1, 34-38 (1996)
DOI: 10.1177/857647939601200107

Transvagina1 Hysterosonogram

A Means of Evaluating the Endometrium in Postmenopausal Women

Gale Kennedy, BS, RDMS, CNMT, RT

Eastern Maine Medical Center, Ultrasound Department, 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

Transvaginal hysterosonography is used to evaluate the endometrial lining in postmenopausal women by outlining the endometrium with fluid. Indicators for this examination include: enlarged uterus on physical examination, hypermenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postmenopausal bleeding, a thickened or irregular endometrial lining seen with ultrasound, and endometrial fluid. Sonographic finding include endometrial polyps, myomata, intrauterine synechiae, hyperplasia, and endometrial cancer.

Key Words: endometrium • transvaginal hysterosonogram • ultrasound • uterus


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