{"id":1463,"date":"2017-04-11T12:54:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-11T17:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/test.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/?p=1463"},"modified":"2017-04-11T12:54:10","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T17:54:10","slug":"quick-concepts-uterine-fibroids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasuslectures.com\/blog\/index.php\/2017\/04\/11\/quick-concepts-uterine-fibroids\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Concepts: Uterine Fibroids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Uterine fibroids (a.k.a. leiomyomas or myomas) are evaluated primarily through transvaginal or transabdominal ultrasound technology.\u00a0 While a majority are both benign and asymptomatic, their specific location can foreshadow possible complications during a future pregnancy or potential fertility problems.\u00a0 Additionally, identifying the presence and sizes of fibroids supports future obstetric and gynecological evaluations.<\/p>\n

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Illustration of submucosal, subserosal, intramural and pedunculated fibroids<\/p><\/div>\n

Age and genetics are influencing factors associated to the incidence of uterine fibroids, so a pre-examination evaluation of patient history is appropriate.\u00a0 Patients who do experience symptoms typically report heavy bleeding during menses, prolonged menstrual cycles, enlargement in the lower abdomen and\/or abdominal pain.<\/p>\n

Because the attenuation rate<\/a> within fibroid tissue is only marginally distinct from the surrounding myometrium, selecting ideal acoustic windows and ultrasound machine settings is a skill you must develop and refine over time.<\/p>\n

Pegasus Lectures’ Quick Concepts<\/a> series is focused on the underlying theory and practical application of science in ultrasound. These highlight topics that we, through our years of teaching<\/a>, have found <\/span>to be critical in building a strong foundation in ultrasound.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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