Cesarean scar niche
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The term Cesarean scar niche (defect) refers to the presence of a hypoechoic area within the myometrium in the isthmus (lower uterine segment) with discontinuation of myometrium at the site of previous Cesarean section scar. A niche has been described as the indentation of myometrium of around 1-2 mm 1,4.
They may come in various shapes such as
- semicircular: considered commonest4
- triangular: next commonest 4
- droplet‐shaped
- inclusion cysts
Blood accumulating a niche may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, accounting for spotting 2-12 days after the routine menstrual cycle.
See also
-</ul><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/cesarean-section-scar-diverticulum-1">Cesarean section scar diverticulum</a></li></ul>- +</ul><p>Blood accumulating a niche may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, accounting for spotting 2-12 days after the routine menstrual cycle.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/cesarean-section-scar-diverticulum-1">Cesarean section scar diverticulum</a></li></ul>
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