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  2. Gynecologic ultrasonography - Wikipedia

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    Gynecologic ultrasonography or gynecologic sonography refers to the application of medical ultrasonography to the female pelvic organs (specifically the uterus, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes) as well as the bladder, the adnexa, and the recto-uterine pouch. The procedure may lead to other medically relevant findings in the pelvis.This ...

  3. Medical imaging in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Appropriate use criteria by the American College of Radiology give a rating of ≥7 (usually appropriate) for non-contrast MRI for the following conditions: Acute non-localized pain in the right upper quadrant or right lower quadrant (in concurrent fever and leukocytosis) [3] Acute pelvic pain when a non-gynecological cause is suspected [3]

  4. Pelvic examination - Wikipedia

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    A pelvic examination is the physical examination of the external and internal female pelvic organs. [1] It is frequently used in gynecology for the evaluation of symptoms affecting the female reproductive and urinary tract , such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary incontinence , or trauma (e.g. sexual assault).

  5. Pelvimetry - Wikipedia

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    Pelvimetry is the measurement of the female pelvis. [1] It can theoretically identify cephalo-pelvic disproportion, which is when the capacity of the pelvis is inadequate to allow the fetus to negotiate the birth canal. However, clinical evidence indicate that all pregnant women should be allowed a trial of labor regardless of pelvimetry ...

  6. Rectovaginal examination - Wikipedia

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    A rectovaginal examination is a type of gynecological examination used to supplement a pelvic examination. In the rectovaginal examination, a doctor or other health care provider places one finger in the vagina and another in the rectum to assess the rectovaginal septum. The examiner will look for any scarring or masses that may indicate cancer ...

  7. Theca lutein cyst - Wikipedia

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    Theca lutein cysts are detected and diagnosed during a pelvic examination followed by a thorough evaluation. The evaluation includes a collection of the person's age, family history, and previous histories of ovarian or breast cancers. A full physical examination is performed to check for tenderness, peritoneal signs, and a frozen pelvis. [7]

  8. Uterine malformation - Wikipedia

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    MRI is considered the preferred modality due to its multiplanar capabilities as well as its ability to evaluate the uterine contour, junctional zone, and other pelvic anatomy. A hysterosalpingogram is not considered as useful due to the inability of the technique to evaluate the exterior contour of the uterus and distinguish between a ...

  9. Hysterosalpingography - Wikipedia

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    HSG is contraindicated during menstruation, suspected cancer, pregnancy, unprotected sexual intercourse during the menstrual cycle, any purulent discharge from the vagina, or if the individual was diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease six months previously. For those with hypersensitivity to contrast, HSG is relatively contraindicated.