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Case Reports
. 2003 Nov;102(5 Pt 2):1134-7.

Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of incarceration of the gravid uterus

Heleen J van Beekhuizen  1 , Hans W Bodewes, Eveline M Tepe, Herman P Oosterbaan, Roy Kruitwagen, Roel Nijland
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  • PMID: 14607032
Case Reports

Role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of incarceration of the gravid uterus

Heleen J van Beekhuizen et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Nov.

Abstract

Background: Incarcerated uterus is a rare condition with potentially serious complications that is often difficult to diagnose. This series shows the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Cases: Five pregnant women with incarcerated uterus are presented and the MRI findings compared with MRI in normal pregnancy.

Conclusion: The use of MRI can be helpful in diagnosing this rare condition.

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