Ultrasonography of the uterus and ovaries

Med Ultrason. 2011 Sep;13(3):249-52.

Abstract

Ultrasonography is the most frequently used imaging investigation in the assessment of the female genital tract. Most often the uterus and ovaries are evaluated with the help 2D transabdominal or endovaginal ultrasonography. The interpretation of the ultrasonographic data in order to establish the diagnosis of the main uterine and ovarian pathologies requires information about the examination technique and proper knowledge of the female genital tract ultrasound anatomy.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ovary / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Uterus / diagnostic imaging*