title: Ultrasound of the gravid uterus.
abstract: The ultrasound findings involving the gravid uterus will be described with a focus on differentiating normal from pathologic conditions. Topics pertaining to the gravid uterus include uterine fibroids, müllerian anomalies, cervical shortening, the normal and pathologic appearance of cesarean delivery scars, and uterine rupture. Clinical management and therapeutic implications based on sonographic findings will be emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Bobbi-Jo
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Coldwell
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Steinkeler
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Warner
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D020073:Gravidity; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*