• As opposed to an abdominal hysterectomy , a vaginal hysterectomy refers to the removal of the uterus through a surgical incision within the vagina. (wordinfo.info)
  • The cancer has spread to the vagina or to the tissues around the uterus (the parametrium). (cancercenter.com)
  • It is usually caused by an ascending infection that starts in the vagina and cervix (uterus neck). (institutobernabeu.com)
  • Here we present a case of agenesis of the upper vagina and cervix with bilateral rudimentary horns in a bicornuate uterus with a well differentiated and functioning endometrium causing endometriosis and cyclical pain. (jpgo.org)
  • Description of the medical procedure: Endoscopic diagnosis of uterine cavity performed with a thin optical device placed through the vagina into the uterus. (invictaclinics.com)
  • The cervix showed moderate to severe dysplastic changes while the right fallopian tube showed extensive squamous metaplasia with dysplastic changes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In stage 2 , the cancer has spread from the body of the uterus and is growing into the supporting connective tissue of the cervix (called the cervical stroma). (cancercenter.com)
  • Most of them are situated in the body of the uterus and rarely, in about 1-2% of cases, they are located in the cervix and cause bowel and bladder pressure related symptoms owing to their proximity to these structures. (jpgo.org)
  • One dictionary includes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and ligaments (without specifying precisely which ligaments are included). (wikipedia.org)
  • The anatomical set of tube, ovary and the ligaments that attach them to the uterus form the so-called adnexa , which is why, when infection-inflammation and its consequences affect these structures, it is called adnexitis . (institutobernabeu.com)
  • The isthmic portion of the left fallopian tube was noted to have a blue-purple bulge suspicious for ectopic pregnancy versus a hemorrhagic or necrotic process (Figure 2 ). (hindawi.com)
  • The surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall: When an abdominal hysterectomy is performed, a transverse incision is accomplished by penetration near the pelvis area, which is comparable to the incision for a caesarean section. (wordinfo.info)
  • This fluid progresses toward the lateral end of the fallopian tube near the ovary in the opposite direction of the motion of the cilia and is excreted into the peritoneal cavity, accounting for the frequent finding of a small amount of simple free fluid in the female pelvis at all stages of the menstrual cycle. (radiologykey.com)
  • In addition, all cases of suspected ectopic pregnancy necessitate a thorough preoperative investigation of bilateral adnexa and intraoperative inspection of the pelvis. (hindawi.com)
  • The pattern of endometriosis is consistent with retrograde menstruation and is most common in the ovary, followed by the other dependent areas of the pelvis. (medscape.com)
  • The uterine appendages (or adnexa of uterus) are the structures most closely related structurally and functionally to the uterus. (wikipedia.org)
  • The term "adnexitis" is sometimes used to describe an inflammation of the uterine appendages (adnexa). (wikipedia.org)
  • The uterine tubes are uterine appendages located bilaterally at the superior portion of the uterine cavity. (medscape.com)
  • The pathological specimen consisted of an atrophic (73 g) uterus measuring 75 × 45 × 30 mm with attached Fallopian tubes and ovaries, including a unilocular right ovarian cyst and unremarkable left adnexae. (bmj.com)
  • Uterus was bulky of around 12 weeks and adnexae were unremarkable. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Bilateral ovaries were unremarkable. (ochsnerjournal.org)
  • Left adnexa: left ovary slightly bulky but unremarkable. (amsj.org)
  • Since ovaries produce physiologic cysts in menstruating women, the likelihood of a benign process is higher in women of reproductive age. (medscape.com)
  • At laparotomy, this proved to be a benign serous ovarian cyst and an aggregation of thin walled subserosal and soft tissue cysts and spongy nodules up to 16 mm in diameter involving the side wall of the uterus and adjacent parametrium. (bmj.com)
  • Follicle cysts of the ovary are the most common cystic structures found in healthy ovaries. (medscape.com)
  • Endometriotics cysts are noncancerous, fluid-filled cysts that typically form deep within the ovaries. (radiologycases.my)
  • Ultrasound reveals multiple immature follicles in both ovaries. (vitalenergetic.com.au)
  • An ultrasound of the bladder, uterus and ovaries is a healthcare service that we offer. (drmerkle-stuttgart.de)
  • Normal fallopian tubes are difficult to visualize with ultrasound unless surrounded by small amounts of free peritoneal fluid. (radiologykey.com)
  • Tube patency can be evaluated sonographically using agitated saline or ultrasound contrast agents. (radiologykey.com)
  • Unlike the uterus and ovaries, the normal fallopian tube is usually not visible on ultrasound images, and, therefore, documentation of the fallopian tube is not a standard requirement for pelvic sonography. (radiologykey.com)
  • Vaginal ultrasound may be inconclusive or show images of dilated tubes ( hydrosalpinx ) and/or suspected abscess in the tube and ovary area. (institutobernabeu.com)
  • Learn to identify and evaluate the normal adnexa, including anatomy, unique sonographic characteristics and ultrasound imaging techniques used in evaluating the normal adnexa. (sonosim.com)
  • This GYN Ultrasound Normal Adnexa: Advanced Clinical Module begins with an overview of normal female adnexal anatomy and physiology. (sonosim.com)
  • A complete description of the use of transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound techniques to examine the normal female adnexa is provided. (sonosim.com)
  • She underwent ultrasound-guided FNAC of the abdominal mass, and it was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma of the ovary. (ochsnerjournal.org)
  • FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) as the name suggests stimulates follicles from the ovary, but once the follicle is big enough to ovulate, the FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) is suppressed by the same estrogen hormone from the ovary. (icliniq.com)
  • But when the same estrogen hormone is coming from fat, the brain is confused and follicle growth stops early at a smaller follicle size and will not rupture, next scan you will see all these follicles as polycystic ovaries. (icliniq.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging showed two rudimentary uterine horns in both the adnexae with adjacent ovaries showing follicles within. (jpgo.org)
  • Isolated tube torsion is a rare event, often presenting as a dilated fluid-filled tubular structure with a V-shaped configuration or beak-like pointed narrowing at the twisted edge of the tube and is often found in an unusual location. (radiologykey.com)
  • Sometimes patients present with adnexal torsion or twisting of the ovary with acute abdominal pain, requiring emergency surgical intervention. (ovariancystatoz.com)
  • A unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is appropriate for patients in whom an ovary is unable to be preserved, including cases of ruptured ectopic pregnancy with an inability to achieve hemostasis without removal of the tube and ovary, adnexal torsion in which the ovary and tube are necrotic, a tuboovarian abscess not responsive to antibiotics, or a benign ovarian mass in which there is no remaining normal ovarian tissue able to be conserved. (medscape.com)
  • The interstitial segment courses from the serosal surface of the uterus through the myometrial wall to open into the endometrial cavity. (radiologykey.com)
  • The cancer has spread to the outer surface of the uterus (called the serosa) and/or to the fallopian tubes or ovaries (the adnexa). (cancercenter.com)
  • By definition, serous tumors are characterized by a proliferation of epithelium resembling that lining the fallopian tubes. (medscape.com)
  • The echographical findings and tumor markers mimicked those of ovarian tumors, and she was also a carrier of a genitourinary malformation (pelvic kidney and septate uterus). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Granulosa cell tumors(GCTs) arising outside the ovary are extremely rare. (researchsquare.com)
  • Leiomyomas are most common benign tumors of the uterus. (jpgo.org)
  • Inflammation can cause tissue damage leading to tubal obstruction and peritoneal adhesions distorting the normal tube course, preventing the egg and sperm from meeting, thus making spontaneous fertilisation impossible if both sides are affected ( bilateral adnexitis/salpingitis ) or impairing the possibility of pregnancy ( unilateral adnexitis/salpingitis ). (institutobernabeu.com)
  • It showed bilateral rudimentary uterine horns each about 2x3x3 cm, right one larger than the left, with normal attached fallopian tubes and ovaries. (jpgo.org)
  • In view of laparoscopy findings showing pelvic endometriosis, bilateral hematometra in bilateral rudimentary horns with functioning endometrium and cervical agenesis a decision for made to excise the two horns of a bicornuate uterus. (jpgo.org)
  • Contributing to the clinical "mass" were multiple thin walled subserosal cystic spaces and more solid nodules aggregated along the right side of the uterus and in the adjacent parametrial tissue and broad ligament. (bmj.com)
  • Classic sonographic signs that help distinguish a dilated fallopian tube from other cystic adnexal masses include waist, incomplete septation, cogwheel, and beads on a string signs. (radiologykey.com)
  • A tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) typically presents as a complex adnexal mass with solid and cystic components, thick walls, hyperemia, and an indistinguishable ovary. (radiologykey.com)
  • Further confounding the evaluation of the fallopian tubes is the relative difficulty in distinguishing an abnormal fallopian tube from a complex cystic ovarian mass. (radiologykey.com)
  • Macroscopy: specimen labelled as left ovary and cyst wall consist of ruptured cystic lesion measuring 38x25x25 mm and 2-5 mm thickness. (radiologycases.my)
  • Hormonal interaction between the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, and ovaries regulates the female reproductive system. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The ovaries are the female pelvic reproductive organs that house the ova and are also responsible for the production of sex hormones. (medscape.com)
  • and demonstrate a variety of sonographic findings that can aid the sonographer in correctly distinguishing tube versus ovarian origin of an adnexal mass. (radiologykey.com)
  • The fallopian tube functions to capture the released ovum from the ruptured ovarian follicle and provides a hospitable environment for fertilization and subsequent transfer of the fertilized ovum to the uterus as it grows and differentiates into the blastocyte. (radiologykey.com)
  • Two important cases this study chose to highlight are that a choriocarcinoma of the fallopian tube was diagnosed in a woman with a history of tubal infertility and that ovarian cancer was diagnosed in a woman with Bloom's syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disorder associated with increased cancer risk. (artcompass.io)
  • The ovary is within the ovarian fossa, a space that is bound by the external iliac vessels, obliterated umbilical artery, and the ureter. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommendations state, "Strong consideration should be given to retaining normal ovaries in premenopausal women who are not at increased genetic risk of ovarian cancer. (medscape.com)
  • corpora lutea ) is a temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone , and moderate levels of estradiol , and inhibin A . [1] [2] It is the remains of the ovarian follicle that has released a mature ovum during a previous ovulation. (hyperlinked.wiki)
  • For women of childbearing age, simple unilateral oophorectomy via laparoscopy or laparotomy is adequate, provided that the contralateral ovary appears grossly normal. (medscape.com)
  • For more information about the relevant anatomy, see Ovary Anatomy and Uterine Tube (Fallopian Tube) Anatomy . (medscape.com)
  • The primary laparotomy revealed a 8 x7 x6cm, solid mass arising from distal ileum, separated from the right adnexa, and adherent to the adjacent mesentery and small intestine, resulting in intestinal stricture. (researchsquare.com)
  • Although there were no primary sites in the gynecological organs, marked lymphovascular invasion was found around the left ovary, suggesting a left ovary‑derived tumor. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • The cancer has spread to distant lymph nodes, the upper abdomen, the omentum, or to organs away from the uterus, such as the bones, omentum, or lungs. (cancercenter.com)
  • When tuberculosis affects the genital organs of young females, it has the devastating effect of causing irreversible damage to their fallopian tubes, resulting in a possible tubercular pyosalpinx and infertility. (biomedcentral.com)
  • When TB affects the genital organs of young females, it has the devastating effect of causing irreversible damage to the fallopian tubes, resulting in infertility that is difficult to cure both by medical and surgical methods [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They are paired organs located on either side of the uterus within the broad ligament below the uterine (fallopian) tubes. (medscape.com)
  • We believe that cumulative findings from our case along with the 2 already reported cases increase awareness and may establish a framework for building more objective criteria to define this entity in the ovaries, similar to what has been achieved in some other organs. (amjcaserep.com)
  • Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall: Dr. Anderson discussed Nancy's upcoming operation with her explaining that "vaginal hysterectomy" was the opposite of the abdominohysterectomy , which would be necessary in her case. (wordinfo.info)
  • The unique course of the disappearance of the effusion and the absence of tumor in the adnexa might be associated with the high immunogenicity of the tumor characterized by the high TMB. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • No evidence of tumor was identified in adnexa, uterus or omentum in microscopy, but only GCT metastasis was detected in Douglas space peritoneal nodules. (researchsquare.com)
  • Pregnancy is the fertilization and development of one or more offspring‚ known as an embryo or fetus‚ in a woman's uterus. (studymode.com)
  • Since you have one tube and could have a pregnancy through that, then there is a good chance for you to conceive through the same tube again. (icliniq.com)
  • A large, right ampullary ectopic pregnancy with damaged fimbria and fallopian tube was appreciated. (hindawi.com)
  • The classic clinical presentation of primary fallopian tube malignancy consists of intermittent bloody vaginal discharge, colicky pain relieved by discharge, and a pelvic mass. (radiologykey.com)
  • Per vaginal examination revealed a palpable mass, with noted fixation of the right adnexa. (amsj.org)
  • The fallopian tube serves to connect the ovary to the uterus, allowing passage of the fertilized oocyte into the endometrial cavity. (radiologykey.com)
  • The primary function of the uterine tubes is to transport sperm toward the egg, which is released by the ovary, and to then allow passage of the fertilized egg back to the uterus for implantation. (medscape.com)
  • Description of the medical procedure: Endoscopic surgical intervention which allows the removal of polyps, fibroids, intersecting adhesions, etc. from the inside of the uterus under imaging control. (invictaclinics.com)
  • The normal functioning ovary produces a follicular cyst 6-7 times each year. (medscape.com)
  • The normal functioning ovary produces a follicular cyst also called the functional cyst every other month or so. (ovariancystatoz.com)
  • Intraoperatively, the uterus and ovaries were within normal limits. (hindawi.com)
  • Surgeries revealed a 8 x7 x6cm, solid mass arising from distal ileum, separating from the adnexa and uterus of normal appearance. (researchsquare.com)
  • Nevertheless, in our case, the GCT arising from ileum with normal adnexa and uterine is reported first. (researchsquare.com)
  • Learn to identify and evaluate normal variations of appearance and positioning of the normal adnexa. (sonosim.com)
  • The ovaries and fallopian tubes being normal were left behind. (jpgo.org)
  • Normal-sized, anteverted uterus. (amsj.org)
  • Her uterus was mobile, non-tender, and of normal size and morphology. (amsj.org)
  • the adnexa refers to the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and surrounding connective tissues. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In stage 3 , the cancer has either spread outside of the uterus or into nearby tissues in the pelvic area. (cancercenter.com)
  • GCTs can arise from tissues other than ovary, may be with poor prognosis, and origin from mesenchymal tissues of embryologic genital ridge. (researchsquare.com)
  • The isthmic segment is closest to the uterus with a length of approximately 3.5 cm and a diameter of 2 mm. (radiologykey.com)
  • twelve cancers of the uterus and 13 cancers of the ovary and other uterine adnexae were identified in the 29,700 IVF patients involved. (artcompass.io)
  • Historically, postmenopausal women with clinically detectable ovaries were thought to be at great risk of having a malignant neoplasm. (medscape.com)
  • Does "ichthyosis uteri" have malignant potential? (biomedcentral.com)
  • Histologically, the plicae or folds of the fallopian tube are more numerous and complex in the ampulla and infundibulum where the ciliated columnar epithelial cells are also more numerous. (radiologykey.com)
  • The clinical presentation of right adnexa dermoid cyst is often asymptomatic. (ovariancystatoz.com)
  • An endometriotic cyst can affect one or both ovaries, and may occur in multiples or singularly. (radiologycases.my)
  • Ichthyosis uteri is a rare condition in which the entire surface of the endometrium is replaced by stratified squamous epithelium. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The sections revealed entire endometrium replaced by stratified squamous epithelium showing areas of heavy keratinization, koilocytic changes, nuclear hyperchromasia and moderate increase in nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio indicating low grade dysplastic changes in underlying ichthyosis uteri (Fig 1 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Right adnexa: large complex-appearing mass lesion associated with ascites. (amsj.org)
  • Preoperative PET-CT, as shown in Figure 1, demonstrated a 7.8 x6.1x 6.3cm, solid and right-pelvic mass with SUVmax of 11.22, without clear boundary to adjacent intestine or right adnexa. (researchsquare.com)
  • These tubes exit the uterus through an area referred to as the cornua, forming a connection between the endometrial and peritoneal cavities. (medscape.com)
  • Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glandular tissue outside of the uterus. (medscape.com)
  • While the oocyte (later the zygote if fertilization occurs) traverses the Fallopian tube into the uterus , the corpus luteum remains in the ovary . (hyperlinked.wiki)