[Ossification of the endometrium: an unusual finding in secondary sterility]

P Fehr; P A Diener; D Benz; U Lorenz

doi:10.1159/000272002

[Ossification of the endometrium: an unusual finding in secondary sterility]

Gynakol Geburtshilfliche Rundsch. 1993;33(1):31-3. doi: 10.1159/000272002.

[Article in German]

Authors

P Fehr¹, P A Diener, D Benz, U Lorenz

Affiliation

¹ Frauenklinik, Kantonsspital, St. Gallen, Schweiz.

PMID: 8471882
DOI: 10.1159/000272002

Abstract

The rare fact of endometrial ossification can be found after abortion or chronic inflammation. We describe a case from our clinic. Despite repeated curettages new ossifications occurred. The resulting secondary infertility is persisting.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Dilatation and Curettage
Endometritis / diagnostic imaging*
Endometritis / pathology
Endometrium / diagnostic imaging*
Endometrium / pathology
Female
Humans
Infertility, Female / diagnostic imaging*
Infertility, Female / pathology
Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnostic imaging*
Ossification, Heterotopic / pathology
Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
Postoperative Complications / pathology
Recurrence
Ultrasonography