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Adenomyosis

Case contributed by: Dr Alexandra Stanislavsky

Presentation:

Dysmenorrhoea and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Patient Data:

Age: 35

Gender: Female

From the case: Adenomyosis

Modality: Ultrasound

Case Discussion:

Ultrasound features of adenomyosis, including asymmetrical uterine wall thickening anteriorly with focal heterogeneity and associated increased blood flow, as well as the "venetian blind" pattern of acoustic shadowing. The latter may be seen with either adenomyosis or uterine fibroids.