Protocol
Name the 3 techniques used to image the pelvic structures
transabdominal
transvaginal
translabial
what is the procedure when saline is infused into endometrial canal to evaluate filling defects?
sonohysterography
tube like anechoic structure lateral to uterus
hydrosalpinx
widest portion of fallopian tube
ampulla
state of reaching puberty and a menses occurs every 21 to 28 days.
menarche
what is the typical prep for a pelvic exam transabdominally?
transvaginally?
TA - 32 ounces of water 30-45 mins prior to exam
TV - empty bladder
what is the normal vaginal cuff length on a patient post hysterectomy?
2.1cm
simple ovarian cyst - describe characteristics
smooth wall, anechoic, posterior enhancement
a mature follicle
graafian follicle
time prior to puberty and first menses
premenarche
Why do we have the patient fill bladder?
serves as an acoustic window for pelvic structures that lie posterior to the bladder
serves as a landmark
relocates bowel laterally
A sonohysterography can be used to evaluate for what? give 3 examples
polyps
stenosis/narrowing
scarring
fibroids/masses
fallopian tube issues for possible infertility issues
endometrial atrophy
congenital defects
torsion
pouch of douglas
painful menses
dysmenorrhagia
harvesting eggs for IVF uses hormones to grow the follicles but this can cause the ovaries to get enlarged with many engorged follicles filling ovary. This is called what?
name of fibroid hanging off uterus by a stalk?
pedunculated
left ovarian vein drains into the ?
left renal vein
irregular or acyclic bleeding
metrorrhea
procedure when heat is applied to endometrium to eliminate the tissue and thereby relieving patient of symptoms of abnormal cycles.
nabothian cysts
The most lateral landmarks for ultrasound of pelvis
iliacs
absence of menses
amenorrhea