Ultrasound at the intersection of art, science and technology: complete septate uterus with longitudinal vaginal septum

Abstract

Is expert ultrasound science, technology or art? Ultrasound measurements, pattern recognition and the operator's expertise are important for an accurate diagnosis. However, modern ultrasound technology also provides images with color, illumination and realistic or surrealistic features, which, not infrequently, look like works of art. Some ultrasound images even seem to belong to different art movements, such as realism, pop art and impressionism. However, traditional art galleries do not exhibit ultrasound images. To fill this gap, this article presents a 'vernissage' dedicated to one of the most common complex Müllerian anomalies, namely, complete septate uterus with longitudinal vaginal septum.

Analysis of Pregnancy Characteristics and Perinatal Outcome of Mediastinal Uterus in China

“…The uterine appearance is normal, the mediastinum runs through the whole uterine cavity and cervix, and the uterus is divided into complete mediastinum and incomplete mediastinum ( 3 ). The mediastinum, which begins at the bottom of the uterus separates part of the uterine cavity, is incomplete mediastinum ( 4 ). The incidence of mediastinal uterus is 0.1%∼0.98%, which is the most common uterine malformation, accounting for 80% of the deformed uterus ( 5 ).…”