Uterine appendages | |
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Identifiers | |
Latin | adnexa uteri |
MeSH | D000290 |
Anatomical terminology |
The uterine appendages (or adnexa of uterus) are the structures most closely related structurally and functionally to the uterus.
They can be defined in slightly different ways:
The term "adnexitis" is sometimes used to describe an inflammation of the uterine appendages (adnexa). [5] In this context, it replaces the terms oophoritis and salpingitis.
The term adnexal mass is sometimes used when the location of a uterine mass is not yet more precisely known.
63% of ectopic pregnancies present with an adnexal mass. Depending on the size of the mass, it could be a medical emergency.
The term "adnexectomy" in gynaecology is often used for salpingo- oophorectomy (removal of both: fallopian tubes and ovaries).
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