The fallopian tubes measure between 7 and 14 cm in length. They are composed of three layers: mucous, muscular and serous layer. The mucosal layer is located directly under the […]
Recto-vaginal deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue, muscle hyperplasia and fibrosis of more than 5 mm in depth located on the rectovaginal septum. The […]
Hysteroscopy is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of intrauterine pathology including gestational retained products. The hysteroscopic appearance of this pathology varies depending on the involution, vascularization and the […]
BACKGROUND Uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumours (UTROSCTs) are rare neoplasms of uncertain malignancy, affecting either pre- or menopausal women. The number of UTROSCTs described in the literature has […]
Adenomyosis refers to the presence of ectopic glandular tissue, located deep in the myometrum. A 2014 review by Vercillini concluded that adenomyosis was associated with a 68% reduction in the […]
The changes occurring during the endometrial cycle, give the endometrium different hysteroscopic patterns typical of each phase, allowing the assessment of normal “hysteroscopic” endometrial cycle. 1- Proliferative phase: the endometrium […]
The name cervix derives from the Latin word “Cervic” meaning “neck”. It represents the lower portion of the uterus and communicates the uterine cavity with the vagina. It has a […]
