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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Intrauterine adhesions
- Uterine synechiae
Definitions
- Adherence of uterine walls with partial or complete obliteration of uterine cavity and clinical symptoms, including menstrual abnormalities, infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss
IMAGING
General Features
HSG
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Benor A et al: An update on stem cell therapy for Asherman syndrome. J Assist Reprod Genet. 37(7):1511-29, 2020
- Dreisler E et al: Asherman's syndrome: current perspectives on diagnosis and management. Int J Womens Health. 11:191-8, 2019
- Gizzo S et al: Secondary amenorrhea in severe Asherman's syndrome: step by step fertility retrieval by Bettocchi's hysteroscope: some considerations. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 23(2):115-9, 2014
- Sadow CA et al: Imaging female infertility. Abdom Imaging. 39(1):92-107, 2014
- Vancaillie TG et al: Asherman's syndrome. Aust Nurs J. 20(8):34-6, 2013
- Myers EM et al: Comprehensive management of severe Asherman syndrome and amenorrhea. Fertil Steril. 97(1):160-4, 2012
- Schankath AC et al: Hysterosalpingography in the workup of female infertility: indications, technique and diagnostic findings. Insights Imaging. 3(5):475-83, 2012
- Tuuli MG et al: Uterine synechiae and pregnancy complications. Obstet Gynecol. 119(4):810-4, 2012
- Acholonu UC et al: Hysterosalpingography versus sonohysterography for intrauterine abnormalities. JSLS. 15(4):471-4, 2011
- Marasinghe JP et al: Risk of synechiae following uterine compression sutures. BJOG. 118(8):1020-1; author reply 1021-2, 2011
- March CM: Asherman's syndrome. Semin Reprod Med. 29(2):83-94, 2011
- Poujade O et al: Risk of synechiae following uterine compression sutures in the management of major postpartum haemorrhage. BJOG. 118(4):433-9, 2011
- Dawood A et al: Predisposing factors and treatment outcome of different stages of intrauterine adhesions. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 32(8):767-70, 2010
- Deans R et al: Review of intrauterine adhesions. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 17(5):555-69, 2010
- Heinonen PK: [Intrauterine adhesions--Asherman's syndrome.] Duodecim. 126(21):2486-91, 2010
- Steinkeler JA et al: Female infertility: a systematic approach to radiologic imaging and diagnosis. Radiographics. 29(5):1353-70, 2009
- Al-Serehi A et al: Placenta accreta: an association with fibroids and Asherman syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 27(11):1623-8, 2008
- Berman JM: Intrauterine adhesions. Semin Reprod Med. 26(4):349-55, 2008
- Lo ST et al: Endometrial thickness measured by ultrasound scan in women with uterine outlet obstruction due to intrauterine or upper cervical adhesions. Hum Reprod. 23(2):306-9, 2008
- Yu D et al: Asherman syndrome--one century later. Fertil Steril. 89(4):759-79, 2008
- Knopman J et al: Value of 3D ultrasound in the management of suspected Asherman's syndrome. J Reprod Med. 52(11):1016-22, 2007
- Imaoka I et al: MR imaging of disorders associated with female infertility: use in diagnosis, treatment, and management. Radiographics. 23(6):1401-21, 2003
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Intrauterine adhesions
- Uterine synechiae
Definitions
- Adherence of uterine walls with partial or complete obliteration of uterine cavity and clinical symptoms, including menstrual abnormalities, infertility, and recurrent pregnancy loss
IMAGING
General Features
HSG
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Benor A et al: An update on stem cell therapy for Asherman syndrome. J Assist Reprod Genet. 37(7):1511-29, 2020
- Dreisler E et al: Asherman's syndrome: current perspectives on diagnosis and management. Int J Womens Health. 11:191-8, 2019
- Gizzo S et al: Secondary amenorrhea in severe Asherman's syndrome: step by step fertility retrieval by Bettocchi's hysteroscope: some considerations. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 23(2):115-9, 2014
- Sadow CA et al: Imaging female infertility. Abdom Imaging. 39(1):92-107, 2014
- Vancaillie TG et al: Asherman's syndrome. Aust Nurs J. 20(8):34-6, 2013
- Myers EM et al: Comprehensive management of severe Asherman syndrome and amenorrhea. Fertil Steril. 97(1):160-4, 2012
- Schankath AC et al: Hysterosalpingography in the workup of female infertility: indications, technique and diagnostic findings. Insights Imaging. 3(5):475-83, 2012
- Tuuli MG et al: Uterine synechiae and pregnancy complications. Obstet Gynecol. 119(4):810-4, 2012
- Acholonu UC et al: Hysterosalpingography versus sonohysterography for intrauterine abnormalities. JSLS. 15(4):471-4, 2011
- Marasinghe JP et al: Risk of synechiae following uterine compression sutures. BJOG. 118(8):1020-1; author reply 1021-2, 2011
- March CM: Asherman's syndrome. Semin Reprod Med. 29(2):83-94, 2011
- Poujade O et al: Risk of synechiae following uterine compression sutures in the management of major postpartum haemorrhage. BJOG. 118(4):433-9, 2011
- Dawood A et al: Predisposing factors and treatment outcome of different stages of intrauterine adhesions. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 32(8):767-70, 2010
- Deans R et al: Review of intrauterine adhesions. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 17(5):555-69, 2010
- Heinonen PK: [Intrauterine adhesions--Asherman's syndrome.] Duodecim. 126(21):2486-91, 2010
- Steinkeler JA et al: Female infertility: a systematic approach to radiologic imaging and diagnosis. Radiographics. 29(5):1353-70, 2009
- Al-Serehi A et al: Placenta accreta: an association with fibroids and Asherman syndrome. J Ultrasound Med. 27(11):1623-8, 2008
- Berman JM: Intrauterine adhesions. Semin Reprod Med. 26(4):349-55, 2008
- Lo ST et al: Endometrial thickness measured by ultrasound scan in women with uterine outlet obstruction due to intrauterine or upper cervical adhesions. Hum Reprod. 23(2):306-9, 2008
- Yu D et al: Asherman syndrome--one century later. Fertil Steril. 89(4):759-79, 2008
- Knopman J et al: Value of 3D ultrasound in the management of suspected Asherman's syndrome. J Reprod Med. 52(11):1016-22, 2007
- Imaoka I et al: MR imaging of disorders associated with female infertility: use in diagnosis, treatment, and management. Radiographics. 23(6):1401-21, 2003
