2023年9月18日 · Endometrial thickness is a commonly measured parameter on routine gynecological ultrasound and MRI. The appearance, as well as the thickness of the endometrium, will depend on whether the patient is of reproductive age or postmenopausal and, if of reproductive age, at what point in the menstrual cycle they are examined.

2024年8月2日 · Ultrasound is the most common way to measure the thickness of the endometrium. It is the method that healthcare professionals tend to use first, especially if an individual has reported...

2021年9月20日 · The endometrium is generally assessed by ultrasound or MRI examination. Women of reproductive age: Postmenopausal women: Please see the separate article on endometrial thickness for a detailed discussion of measurements and pathological correlation.

2024年8月22日 · A thickened uterine lining, also known as endometrial hyperplasia, refers to the abnormal thickening of the endometrium—the lining of the uterus. This condition can be detected through an ultrasound and might indicate underlying health issues that need attention.

2017年7月9日 · Endometrium is the mucous membrane that lines the inside of the uterus. It has a cell-rich connective tissue that surrounds the endometrial glands. It is composed of two layers: the superficial functional layer and the deeper basal layer.

2016年8月1日 · The most commonly used imaging modality for evaluating the endometrium is pelvic ultrasound with transabdominal and transvaginal techniques. Additional imaging methods include hysterosonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

The most common and first line used imaging modality for evaluating the endometrium is pelvic ultrasound with transvaginal and transabdominal. This pictorial review depicts the normal and abnormal appearance of the endometrium at post menopause. Transvaginal is an ideal method.

2022年3月4日 · Endometrial hyperplasia is a more common cause of abnormal thickening of the endometrium on ultrasound before menopause. This is an abnormal proliferation of the endometrial glands. This can occur in women of all ages and present with vaginal bleeding. The major concern is transformation to cancer.

In premenopausal women, endometrial thickness is used to monitor infertility treat ment, while in postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding it is useful as an initial investigation for endometrial hyperplasia or cancer.

Ultrasound evaluation of the Endometrium General Outlines: Introduction. Examination Technique. Standardized Endometrial Description. Normal Endometrial Variation. Individualized Endometrial Pathology I. Introduction : The normal endometrium is a dynamic tissue, which changes on a daily basis in