Role of transvaginal sonography in diagnosing normal cervix and benign cervical lesions
- VernacularTitle:经阴道超声检查正常宫颈及宫颈良性病变的价值
- Author:
Jiagang WANG
;
Liling PAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2001;10(2):98-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the role of transvaginal sonography in diagnosing the normal cervix and its benign lesions.Methods The one handred and thirty-eight women without malignant findings by colposcopy examination underwent transvaginal sonography within 2 weeks before hyterectomy. The sonography findings were compared with the pathology report.Results Cervical cysts(39 cases) were the most common sonography findings. In 17 cases, endocervical polyps were found sonographically,in 14 cases, myomas were found,and in 27 cases cervicitis were found. The cervix showed no sonographic abnormal in 41. Pathologic results showed 42 cervical cysts, 14 cervical polyps, 16 myomas, 17 cervicitis and 49 normal cervices.Conclusions The sensitivity and specificity of transviginal sonography are high in diagnosing normal cervices and benign cervical lessions. Transviginal sonography provides reliable diagnosing information about the cervix for clinic.
