A method to improve false interpretation of the endometrial echo pattern as homogeneous hyperechogenic.
Endometrial echo patterns are generally evaluated and graded via transvaginal sonography; however, the uterine position can impede adequate visualization, giving the false impression of a hyperechogenic echo pattern before ovulation or oocyte retrieval. Transabdominal sonography can eliminate this error in the majority of cases when transvaginal ultrasound fails to provide diagnostic images of the endometrium.
Dietterich
Carole
C
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Camden, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
Klausner
Kathleen
K
Check
Jerome H
JH
D004717:Endometrium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval / Q000379:methods*; D009865:Oocytes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010060:Ovulation; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*