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HSG
HSG test questions
Question | Answer |
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Medulla | vascular tissue |
Cortex | outer portion of the glandular tissue |
What are the 3 sections of uterine tubes? | isthmus, ampulla, infundibulum |
How long are the uterine tubes? | 3-5” |
What are the sections of the uterus? | fundus, body, isthmus, cervix |
Endometrium | mucosal lining of the uterine cavity |
How long is the vagina? | 3” |
Hysterosalpingography | radiographic examination of the uterus and uterine tubes |
Type of contrast used | water soluble |
What is the purpose of an HSG? | determine the size, shape, and position of uterus and tubes |
What type of lesions may be seen on an HSG? | polyps, submucosal tumor masses, fistulous tracts |
Film placement | 2” above PS |
Radiographs to be taken with an HSG | AP, oblique, axial, lateral |