Hysterosalpingography: current applications

Singapore Med J. 2007 Apr;48(4):368-73; quiz 374.

Abstract

With the recent advances in reproductive medicine, hysterosalpingography has become a relatively quick and noninvasive examination to evaluate fallopian tubes and uterine cavity. It remains the best modality to image fallopian tubes. Congenital uterine malformations, technical artefacts and pathological findings are depicted. Pathological findings that can be detected on hysterosalpingography include salpingitis isthmica nodosa, tubal blockage, peritubal adhesion, submucosal leiomyoma, endometrial polyp, endometrial carcinoma, synechiae and adenomyosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fallopian Tubes / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterosalpingography*
  • Uterus / abnormalities
  • Uterus / pathology*