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Citation:
Radswiki T, Weerakkody Y, Morgan M, et al. Hyperechoic myometrial foci. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15012
Hyperechoic myometrial foci are sonographic observation where the myometrium contains numerous bright echogenic foci.
They can be observed in very different situations and the clinical context is vital in their interpretation.
Pathology
Recognised causes include
See also
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1. Burks DD, Stainken BF, Burkhard TK et-al. Uterine inner myometrial echogenic foci. Relationship to prior dilatation and curettage and endocervical biopsy. J Ultrasound Med. 1991;10 (9): 487-92. J Ultrasound Med (abstract) - Pubmed citation
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2. Ors F, Lev-toaff AS, Bergin D. Echogenic foci mimicking adenomyosis presumably due to air intravasation into the myometrium during sonohysterography. Diagn Interv Radiol. 2007;13 (1): 26-9. Diagn Interv Radiol (link) - Pubmed citation
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3. Williams PL, Laifer-narin SL, Ragavendra N. US of abnormal uterine bleeding. Radiographics. 23 (3): 703-18. doi:10.1148/rg.233025150 - Pubmed citation
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4. Burks DD, Stainken BF, Burkhard TK et-al. Uterine inner myometrial echogenic foci. Relationship to prior dilatation and curettage and endocervical biopsy. J Ultrasound Med. 1991;10 (9): 487-92. Pubmed citation
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