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Diagnosis of uterine vein thrombosis on transvaginal ultrasound
Author(s) -
Mavrelos D.,
Cohen H.,
Pateman K.,
Hoo W.,
Foo X.,
Jurkovic D.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.12520
Subject(s) - medicine , asymptomatic , radiology , thrombosis , pulmonary embolism , thrombus , deep vein , thrombophlebitis , ultrasound , venous thrombosis , vein , lower limbs venous ultrasonography , surgery
Deep venous thrombosis ( DVT ) is a potentially serious medical disorder, which may result in pulmonary embolism and death. Compression ultrasound is the investigation modality of choice for the diagnosis of DVT of the lower limb. Diagnosis of proximal thrombosis involving the pelvic veins is difficult and is usually made only after the thrombus extends into the veins of the lower limb. We present six cases of incidental uterine vein thrombosis diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound. Our aim is to describe the technique of the examination of pelvic veins and criteria that could be used to diagnose uterine vein thrombosis. We also highlight difficulties in the management of women diagnosed with asymptomatic uterine vein thrombi as there is little evidence to guide clinicians in choosing between different treatment options. Copyright © 2013 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.