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pelvic ultrasonography

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pelvic ultrasonography,
an ultrasound examination of a woman performed to identify paracervical, endometrial, or ovarian pathology or the risk of fetal abnormalities.

pelvic ultrasonography
Obstetric ultrasonography Obstetrics A form of sonography in which 'real time' images are analyzed to provide information on the fetus or status of ♀ pelvis organs and structures. Cf Biophysical profile, Radiologic pelvimetry.
Pelvic ultrasonography indications
Obstetrics Early diagnosis of pregnancy, twin–or 'higher multiple', or ectopic pregnancy; identifying placental abnormalties that may compromise pregnancy–eg placenta previa, abuptio placentae, differentiation between pregnancy and placental tumors–moles and choriocarcinomas, determine fetal age, fetus' position, placental position prior to amniocentesis, monitor the rate of fetal growth
Gynecology Identify the presence of and differentiate among lesions–cysts, abscesses, or benign or malignant tumors of the uterus, ovaries, and pelvic organs and tissues  


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