What is OB/GYN Radiology?
Obstetrics and Gynegological imaging is a subcategory of radiology that focuses on the female reproductive system. These imaging tests and scans are commonly used to confirm pregnancy, visualize opacification of fallopian tubes, blockages or disruption of the fertility system, to detect cancer, or to verify placement of birth control devices (IUDs).
Due to the harmful effects of radiation on the female reproductive system, ultrasonography is the most utilized and relied on imaging technique in this subcategory. Exposure to stronger radiation can sterilize a woman's reproductive system, and damage a growing fetus.
An ultrasound image of Anabelle Ashlyn Longe at 20 weeks
Other gynecological radiology tests include:
- Hysterosalpingography (HSG) - used to see whether the fallopian tubes are patent (open) and if the inside of the uterus (uterine cavity) is normal.
- Sonosalpingography (SSG), also known as Sion test, used for evaluating patency of fallopian tubes.
- Transvaginal ultrasonography - uses ultrasound waves go across the vaginal wall to visualize organs within the pelvic cavity.
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Ultrasound cases from daily clinical practice
Recommended OB/GYN Textbooks
3D Ultrasound in Prenatal Diagnosis by ISBN: 9783110496512Publication Date: 2016-09-12In the last decade there was a widespread use of 3D ultrasound in obstetrical imaging. It is estimated that more than half of the obstetrical clinics are currently using ultrasound equipment with 3D capabilities. Initially known for its beautiful images of the faces of babies, 3D ultrasound has, however, become an important tool in prenatal diagnosis for its ability to image fetal organs in normal and abnormal conditions. This book is a state-of-the-art work conceived as a practical guide to the application of 3D ultrasound in obstetrics. The book is illustrated with images reflecting the clinical utility of 3D ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis.
Atlas of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology by ISBN: 9781496356055Publication Date: 2018-03-14Packed with more sonographic images than ever before, the third edition of the Atlas of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology helps you better understand and interpret sonographic imagery, and improve diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound images. This comprehensive visual tutorial is split into two distinct sections: obstetrical ultrasound and gynecological ultrasound. Each section covers normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology, and interventional procedures. Features: Includes more than 1,300 ultrasound images that highlight normal and abnormal anatomy, pathological conditions, and procedures. Links to more than 200 video clips that depict, in real-time, diagnoses of sonographic abnormalities. All 3 authors hail from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Additional author brings experience in and greater coverage of gynecological ultrasound. Ideal for residents and physicians in radiology, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, and family practice.
Fundamental and Advanced Fetal Imaging by ISBN: 9781451175837Publication Date: 2015-04-03Effectively evaluateobstetric patients with Fundamental and Advanced Fetal Imaging: Ultrasound and MRI! Written by an impressive roster of leading fetal radiologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists, with additional input from cardiologists, geneticists, and Doppler specialists, this state-of-the-art reference explores how to obtain the maximum information from fetal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging , so you can rule out pathologies with confidence - or identify them early enough to initiate the most appropriate interventions.Key Features Addresses normal anatomy and imaging techniques ; screening for normal and abnormal conditions; fetal malformations , emphasizing the essential criteria needed to diagnose each disorder Explores the major fetal anomalies by organ system, as well as common genetic and chromosomal disorders , outlining their incidence, pathogenesis and etiology, diagnosis with US and MRI, prognosis, and management Offers abundant imaging examples representing the full range of US and MRI findings, as well as color diagrams and tables to expedite reference.
A Practical Guide to Fetal Echocardiography by ISBN: 9781451176056Publication Date: 2015-10-29Lavishly illustrated and easy to use, this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of fetal heart examination and all major cardiac malformations. World-renowned experts in the field, Drs. Abuhamad and Chaoui, have meticulously updated and expanded this third edition while maintaining its systematic and methodical approach. New chapters, 25% new images, and a practical, concise format make this reference indispensable for both physicians and sonographers in the detection of congenital heart disease. Thoroughly illustrated ultrasound images in color are accompanied by clear, colorful schematic drawings that depict cardiac anomalies. Numerous tables outline common and differentiating features of various cardiac malformations. Disorders are discussed in terms of the ultrasound findings, with key points summarized at the end of each chapter.
Image credit: "Ultrasound of 20-week fetus." The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, edited by Jacqueline L. Longe, 5th ed., Gale, 2015. Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine, https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/PC4205141123/HRCA?u=nysl_me_sfc&sid=HRCA&xid=c05f15e0. Accessed 3 Sept. 2020.