Pelvis

A cystogram is a radiology procedure to examine the bladder.  The procedure is performed by a radiology doctor with the help of a technician.  The procedure involves placing a catheter…

Uterine fibroids are the most common masses found in the uterus on ultrasound.  Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors that the majority of women have by the time of menopause….

Uterine mass on ultrasound is common, with fibroids seen in the majority of women by the time of menopause.  Ultrasound of the pelvis is commonly done to evaluate the uterus…

Ovarian torsion is twisting of the ovary which cuts off the blood and lymphatic supply to the ovary.   This is often accompanied by severe pain, nausea, vomiting, and possible…

Abnormally thickened endometrium related to pregnancy is a common finding when doing ultrasound.   There are normal causes related to early pregnancy to potentially deadly conditions like ectopic pregnancy.  Ultrasound…

Endometrial cancer is often suspected after an abnormal ultrasound demonstrating endometrial thickening.  Endometrial cancer often presents in women after menopause with vaginal bleeding.  Some of the risk factors for endometrial…

The endometrium is the innermost layer of the uterus.  The endometrium lines the uterine cavity.  Endometrial thickness is a standard measurement in ultrasounds of the pelvis.  There is a range…

Ultrasound for spotting in early pregnancy is frequently done to exclude failure of the pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy and bleeding around the uterine cavity.   Spotting can be normal related to…

Ultrasound is the preferred test for evaluation in early pregnancy.  Often this is done for pelvic pain and spotting.  Pelvic pain is a non specific symptom in early pregnancy.  …

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus.  This is most commonly seen in the Fallopian tubes but can occur in other places like the cervix, ovary…

Ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity.  This most commonly occurs in the Fallopian tubes.  Other less common places include the cervix, ovary and abdomen.  Patient…