Synechiae Flashcards
when is synechiae seen
pregnancy
what is synechiae caused by
Folding of extensions of amnion and chorion
what is the relationship with amnitotic bands
No attachment to fetus
-no interference with fetal movement and devlopment
In rare cases what position might synechiae cause
Breech
what is the sonogrphic appearance of synehaiae
Aamniotic sheet characterized by a large base located in the uterine wall
free edge moving________
Freely in the amnitioc cavity
what does colour doppler show
Blood flow in the majorty of synechial bands, which is not typocal of amnitic bands
what is an endometrial polyp
Common benign lession
localize overgrowth of endometrial tissue covered by epithelium
when are endometrial polyps commonly seen
Perimenopausal and postmenopausal
What may endometrial polyps cause
Uterine bleeding
Intermenstrual bleeding and menometorrhagia
what is uncommon in endometrial polyps
Malignant degeneration
what is the sonographic appearance of endometrial polyp
Nonspecific ECHGENIC endometrial thickening or as a focal, round, echogenic mass within the endometrial caviuty
when is endometrial polyp easily identified
Fluid in the endometrial cavity (SIS0
what is DD of endometrial polyp
Hyperplasia
submucosal myomas
endometrial carcinoma
what is the treatment of endometrial polyps
- Asymptomatic postmenopausal patients may be monitored
- Hysteroscopy
- D and C
