Ultrasonographic Features of the Fallopian Tubes: An Overview on Main Tubal Pathologies.

Autor: Colombi I; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Perelli F; Department of Gynecology and Pediatrics, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy., Pisaneschi S; Department of Gynecology and Pediatrics, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy., Riccio M; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Ginetti A; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Cannoni A; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Zupi E; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy., Mattei A; Department of Gynecology and Pediatrics, Azienda USL Toscana Centro, Florence, Italy., Lazzeri L; Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine [J Ultrasound Med] 2024 Dec 13. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 13.
DOI: 10.1002/jum.16628
Abstrakt: Fallopian tubes are not usually visible on a transvaginal pelvic scan unless pelvic fluid or pathological processes are present. Depending on the underlying pathological process, they may exhibit different wall thicknesses, grades of vascularization, and variable echogenicity. Recognizing the affected tube and assessing the possible underlying process is of primary importance in clinical practice, as pathological tubes may represent benign pathologies, oncological state, or life-threatening conditions requiring different treatment to preserve fertility. The aim of this pictorial review is to describe the main characteristics of the most common tubal pathologies to help clinicians recognize them.
(© 2024 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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