[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]

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