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Gaillard F, Yap J, Foster T, et al. Pyometrium. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 14 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-1943
Pyometrium refers to infection of the endometrial cavity with resulting expansion due to accumulated pus (pyometra).
The postmenopausal demographic are most commonly affected due to the association with uterine malignancy.
Pathology
Aetiology
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
tenderness to uterine palpation
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distended uterine cavity containing complex (echogenic) fluid
hyperaemic endometrium
complex free fluid in the pouch of Douglas
CT
distended uterine cavity
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complex endometrial fluid
inflammatory stranding in the parametrial fat
complex free fluid in the pouch of Douglas
hyperenhancing endometrium
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