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Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Endometrial microcalcifications. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31212
Endometrial microcalcifications can arise from a vast range pathologies but are usually of benign in etiology. They can also occur in the endocervical region (see - endocervical microcalcifications 1)
Epidemiology
They have an increased incidence with older age, postmenopausal state, atrophic endometrium, and endometrial polyps.
Associations
In some cases they are associated with infertility 3
Radiographic features
Ultrasound
They are typically seen as micro-echogenic foci within the endometrium.
Differential diagnosis
On ultrasound consider tiny locules of gas.
See also
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1. Duffield C, Gerscovich EO, Gillen MA et-al. Endometrial and endocervical micro echogenic foci: sonographic appearance with clinical and histologic correlation. J Ultrasound Med. 2005;24 (5): 583-90. Pubmed citation
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2. Truskinovsky AM, Gerscovich EO, Duffield CR et-al. Endometrial microcalcifications detected by ultrasonography: clinical associations, histopathology, and potential etiology. Int. J. Gynecol. Pathol. 2008;27 (1): 61-7. doi:10.1097/pgp.0b013e31812e95cb - Pubmed citation
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3. Feyles V, Moyana TN, Pierson RA. Recurrent pregnancy loss associated with endometrial hyperechoic areas (endometrial calcifications): a case report and review of the literature. (2000) Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology. 27 (1): 5-8. Pubmed
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4. Pereira MC, Vaz MM, Miranda SP, Araújo SR, Menezes DB, das Chagas Medeiros F. Uterine cavity calcifications: a report of 7 cases and a systematic literature review. (2014) Journal of minimally invasive gynecology. 21 (3): 346-52. doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2013.11.001 - Pubmed
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5. Burks DD, Stainken BF, Burkhard TK, Balsara ZN. Uterine inner myometrial echogenic foci. Relationship to prior dilatation and curettage and endocervical biopsy. (1991) Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. 10 (9): 487-92. doi:10.7863/jum.1991.10.9.487 - Pubmed
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6. Williams P, Laifer-Narin S, Ragavendra N. US of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. Radiographics. 2003;23(3):703-18. doi:10.1148/rg.233025150 - Pubmed
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