Congenital Uterine
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W – measurement of uterine
width F – Fundal distortion C – Length of unaffected
uterine cavity |
Salim R et .al. Reporoducibilty of three
dimensional ultrasound diagnosis Of congemital uterine anomalies. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol
2003;21:578-582 |
Uterine morphology |
Contour of fundus |
External contour |
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Straight or convex |
Convex or Straight Indentation < 10 mm |
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Arcuate |
Concave fundal indentation Central point of indentation at
obtuse angle (>90 0) |
Convex Indentation < 10 mm |
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Subseptate |
Septum which does not extend to
cervix Central point of septum at acute
angle (<900) |
Convex Indentation < 10 mm |
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Septate |
Uterine septum completely
divides cavity from fundus to cervix |
Convex Indentation < 10 mm |
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Bicornuate |
Two well formed cornu |
Fundal indentation > 10mm
dividing two cornu |
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Unicornuate |
Single well formed uterine
cavity with a single interstitial portion of Fallopian tube Concave fundal contour |
Fundal indentation > 10 mm
dividing two cornu if rudimentary horn present |
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Didelphis |
Two uteri Two cervices Two vaginas |
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T - shaped |
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Acquired
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Link to Myomas
(fibroids) versus Uterine contraction.
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Previous Cesarean Section
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Aschermans
Syndrome.
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Intrauterine
contraceptive device (IUCD) and pregnancy.
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Ovarian
dermoid during pregnancy
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