Molding of the uterus following intrauterine contraceptive device removal: documentation by hysterosalpingography

Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) distort the uterine cavity. We report 2 cases of endometrial molding demonstrated by hysterosalpingography (HSG) following removal of an IUD. Other processes may cause filling defects in the uterine cavity including inflammatory synechiae (Asherman's sy...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urologic radiology 1987, Vol.9 (3), p.188-190
Hauptverfasser:	Viglione, C A, Cuttino, Jr, J T, Clark, R L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Female Humans Hysterosalpingography Intrauterine Devices Population Uterine Diseases - diagnostic imaging Uterus - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	Intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUDs) distort the uterine cavity. We report 2 cases of endometrial molding demonstrated by hysterosalpingography (HSG) following removal of an IUD. Other processes may cause filling defects in the uterine cavity including inflammatory synechiae (Asherman's syndrome), tuberculosis, endometrial hyperplasia, and polyps. Whenever filling defects are seen, the history of IUD usage should be determined.
ISSN:	0171-1091