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Transrectal sonography in the assessment of vaginal pathology: a preliminary study
G López-Rasines1, F Abascal, A Calabia
1Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, Spain.
Purpose:
We assessed the value of transrectal sonography (TRUS) in the diagnosis of vaginal abnormalities.
Methods:
Six women between 16 and 77 years old underwent TRUS with a biplanar probe equipped with 5-MHz axial sector and longitudinal linear transducers. Sagittal and axial images of the bladder, vagina, and urethra were obtained. Sonographic findings were compared with those from surgery.
Results:
TRUS showed hematocolpos in 3 patients and cysts in 3 patients. Surgery confirmed the findings. Pathologic examination revealed 2 Gartner's cysts and 1 vaginal inclusion cyst.
Conclusions:
TRUS represents a valid diagnostic tool for the assessment of vaginal abnormalities because it accurately visualizes lesions and clearly shows anatomic relationships.