Myometrial arterial calcification
Last revised by David Luong on 24 Aug 2021
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Luong D, Myometrial arterial calcification. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-92321
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Article created:
19 Aug 2021,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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Last revised:
24 Aug 2021,
David Luong ◉
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Systems:
Synonyms:
- Myometrial arteriy calcification
Myometrial arterial calcification are thought to increase with advancing age and may represent calcification of radial or arcuate arteries of the uterus.
They may have an increased association with atherosclerosis elsewhere.
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
They may be seen as hyperechoic myometrial foci on ultrasound.
References
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