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B2. Congenital anomalies of the genital tract (diagnosis and therapy): Difference between revisions

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(Created page with "The uterus is the female genital organ most commonly affected by congenital abnormalities. In general, these abnormalities increase the risk for: * Mid-trimester abortion * Malpresentation * Preterm birth * Prolonged labour * Obstructed labour * Retained placenta and postpartum haemorrhage However, many people with these abnormalities have normal pregnancies as well. For this reason, surgical correction is not warranted unless the patient has had problems with pregnanc...")
 
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In sonohysterography, fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity and followed up by ultrasound. In hysterosalpingography, contrast is instilled into the uterine cavity and followed up by fluoroscopy.
In sonohysterography, fluid is instilled into the uterine cavity and followed up by ultrasound. In hysterosalpingography, contrast is instilled into the uterine cavity and followed up by fluoroscopy.


Because both the female genital tract and the kidney develop from the Müllerian ducts, uterine abnormalities are associated with renal abnormalities, like renal agenesis, horseshoe kidney, etc. The kidneys should be screened for abnormalities.
Because both the female genital tract and the kidney develop from the urogenital ridge, uterine abnormalities are associated with renal abnormalities, like renal agenesis, horseshoe kidney, etc. The kidneys should be screened for abnormalities.


== Arcuate uterus ==
== Arcuate uterus ==