Description
In this radiology lecture, we discuss the ultrasound appearance of ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
Key points include:
* Most ectopic pregnancies occur in the fallopian tube: Ampulla most common, followed by isthmus and fimbria.
* Risk factors: Prior ectopic pregnancy, prior surgery (fallopian tube), pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, IVF.
* “A single measurement of hCG, regardless of its level, does not reliably distinguish between ectopic and intrauterine pregnancy (viable or nonviable).”*
* Levels of hCG in ectopic pregnancies are highly variable.
* Tubal rupture main complication, occurs in up to 20%.
* Free fluid in pelvis alone nonspecific, but echogenic fluid in Morison pouch (subhepatic space) and cul-de-sac raises concern for rupture.
* Rupture is a relative contraindication to methotrexate (medical) therapy.
*Doubilet PM, Benson CB, Bourne T, et al. Diagnostic criteria for nonviable pregnancy early in the first trimester. N Engl J Med 2013;369:1443-51.
In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of ovarian serous cystadenocarcinoma!
Key teaching points include:
* Serous cystadenocarcinoma is the common ovarian malignancy and most common ovarian epithelial tumor
* High-grade and low-grade types
Peak incidence 6th-7th...
Published 05/02/24
In this radiology lecture, we review the ultrasound appearance of parathyroid adenoma!
Key teaching points include:
* Benign tumor of the parathyroid glands
* Most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism: Elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels
* Ultrasound: Solid,...
Published 04/04/24