Ultrasound assessment of uterine disorders.
Around the time of menopause many women develop disorders of the uterus that may cause abnormal bleeding and other troublesome symptoms. Some of these disorders, such as uterine polyps, are typically benign and easily correctable. Others, such as endometrial cancer, are potentially more serious. This article discusses the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of some common uterine disorders, with special emphasis on their sonographic appearance.
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D004714:Endometrial Hyperplasia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016889:Endometrial Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011127:Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging