Open AccessEndovaginal Sonographic Associated Features of a T-Shaped Uterus Due to In Utero Exposure to Diethyistilbestrol (DES)
Author(s) -
David M. Sherer,
Tamara Allen,
James R. Woods
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of diagnostic medical sonography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.138
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 8756-4793
pISSN - 1552-5430
DOI - 10.1177/875647939000600603
Subject(s) - medicine , hysterosalpingography , in utero , uterus , infertility , gynecology , transvaginal sonography , diethylstilbestrol , pregnancy , obstetrics , fetus , estrogen , genetics , biology
In utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic estrogen, affects structures arising in the mullerian duct system of female fetuses. Transabdominal sonography has been found to be a nonionizing, noninvasive alternative to hysterosalpingography in diagnosing these congenital abnormalities. Endovaginal sonography has shown enhanced resolution of the female pelvic organs. The endovaginal features of a T-shaped uterus due to in utero DES exposure are presented in a woman with infertility.
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