Adenomyosis

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Dysmenorrhea and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Asymmetrical uterine wall thickening anteriorly with focal heterogeneity and associated increased blood flow, as well as the "venetian blind" pattern of acoustic shadowing.

Case Discussion

Ultrasound features of adenomyosis, including asymmetrical uterine wall thickening anteriorly with focal heterogeneity and associated increased blood flow, as well as the "venetian blind" pattern of acoustic shadowing. The latter may be seen with either adenomyosis or uterine fibroids

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