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Ultrasound in pregnancy Female reproductive anatomy Uterus Transvaginal ultrasound

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Transvaginal ultrasound

Alternative Names: Endovaginal ultrasound Normal Values: The pelvic structures and/or fetus are normal. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below Abnormal endovaginal ultrasound results may be due to many conditions. Some of the abnormalities that may be found in non-pregnant women include: Cancers of the uterus, ovaries, vagina, and other pelvic structures Non-cancerous growths of the uterus and ovaries Ovarian torsion Areas of infection including pelvic inflammatory disease Congenital malformations Some of the abnormalities that may be found in pregnant women include: Ectopic pregnancy and potential miscarriage Multiple pregnancies Fetal death Placental abnormalities including placenta previa and placental abruption Tumors of pregnancy including gestational trophoblastic disease

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