Asherman's Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is asherman’s syndrome
A
Adhesions of the endometrium
2
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what is asherman’s syndrome caused by
A
- Trauma
- Surgery
- C-section
- D and C
3
Q
what can asherman’s syndrome cause?
A
Recurrent pregnancy losses
fertility problems
4
Q
what is the treatment for asherman’s syndrome
A
-Removal or rupture of the intrauterine adahesions
5
Q
how can asherman’s syndrome be diagnosed
A
Hysteroscope
HSG
Sonohysterography
6
Q
Asherman’s SYMPTOMS
A
Normal-Absent menses
- recurrent miscarriage
- infertility
7
Q
Asherman’s syndrome appearance 2D
A
Norma; or hypoechoic birdgelike bands
8
Q
Asherman’s syndrome sonohystogram
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Bridging tissue bands; cavity distortion; thin, free-floating membranes; lack of distention in the presence of thick membranes
