Cesarean scar niche

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa , 26 Jan 2024
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Arlene Campos, 30 Jan 2024
Disclosures - updated 9 Jun 2023: Nothing to disclose

Updates to Case Attributes

Presentation was changed:
Irregular PV bleeding. 4 x LSCS. ?caesareanCaesarean section niche
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AccumulationThe accumulation of blood in the caesarean scar niche may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, accounting forexplaining the vaginal spotting observed after the routine menstrual cycle as in this case.

  • -<p>Accumulation of blood in the <a href="/articles/cesarean-scar-niche" title="Cesarean scar niche">caesarean scar niche</a> may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, accounting for vaginal spotting after the routine menstrual cycle as in this case.</p>
  • +<p>The accumulation of blood in the <a href="/articles/cesarean-scar-niche" title="Cesarean scar niche">caesarean scar niche</a> may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, explaining the vaginal spotting observed after the routine menstrual cycle in this case.</p>

Updates to Study Attributes

Findings was changed:

Thinning of the lower anterior uterine wall is noted, with focal triangular discontinuity of the myometrium, having and a small amount of T1 high signal intensity fluid/blood.

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