Chevron sign (endopelvic fascial defect)
Last revised by Jeremy Jones on 18 Sep 2021
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Shah V, Jones J, Chevron sign (endopelvic fascial defect). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 20 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-81524
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26 Aug 2020,
Vikas Shah ◉
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18 Sep 2021,
Jeremy Jones ◉
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The chevron sign refers to the appearance caused on axial pelvic MR images by posterior drooping of the posterolateral wall(s) of the upper third of the vagina, due to loss of integrity of the lateral level 1 endopelvic fascia.
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References
- 1. Bitti G, Argiolas G, Ballicu N et al. Pelvic Floor Failure: MR Imaging Evaluation of Anatomic and Functional Abnormalities. Radiographics. 2014;34(2):429-48. doi:10.1148/rg.342125050
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