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Gravid uterine dehiscence: MR findings

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Gravid uterine rupture can be a difficult diagnosis, both clinically and radiologically. Ultrasound has been successful in detection of some indirect signs of uterine rupture but thus far has shown little success in demonstrating the myometrial defect. We present the MR findings in a case of gravid uterine dehiscence in which the actual uterine wall defect was well demonstrated. Gross pathologic correlation is provided.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Division of Body Imaging, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, 39216-4505, Jackson, MS, USA

    J. E. Hamrick-Turner, P. E. Cranston & B. S. Lantrip

  2. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, 39216-4505, Jackson, MS, USA

    B. S. Lantrip

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Hamrick-Turner, J.E., Cranston, P.E. & Lantrip, B.S. Gravid uterine dehiscence: MR findings. Abdom Imaging 20, 486–488 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01213280

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