Ovarian and uterine ultrasonography and relation to puberty in healthy girls between 6 and 16 years in the Turkish population: a cross-sectional study
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Ovarian and uterine ultrasonography and relation to puberty in healthy girls between 6 and 16 years in the Turkish population: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Aim: To investigate uterine and ovarian ultrasonography in healthy girls and establish reliable cut-off limits in the Turkish population.
Methods: The study was performed on 90 girls between 6 and 16 years of age with bone age, hormonal evaluation and pelvic ultrasounds. Total uterine length (TUL), anteroposterior diameters of corpus (COAP), anteroposterior diameters of cervix (CEAP), fundus/cervix ratio (F/C), uterine volume (UV), ovarian volume (OV) and morphology were obtained. The data were stratified according to various pubertal stages and ages.
Results: Age-related increases of pelvic organs were noted after 10-10.9 years. Significant correlation was detectable between age and OV, TUL and UV in pubertal girls, but age only correlated with OV in prepubertal girls. A cut-off value of 4 cm for TUL, 2.57 cm(3) for UV and 1.58 cm(3) for OV were the best discrimination values for entering puberty.
Conclusion: The data herein may be useful in screening cases around puberty when continuous changes take place.
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