Abstract A more objective, accurate and non-invasive estimation of uterine morphology is nowadays feasible based on the use of modern imaging techniques. The validity of the current classification systems in effective categorization of the female genital malformations has been already challenged. A new clinical approach for the classification of uterine anomalies is proposed. Deviation from normal uterine anatomy is the basic characteristic used in analogy to the American Fertility Society classification. The embryological origin of the anomalies is used as a secondary parameter. Uterine anomalies are classified into the following classes: 0, normal uterus; I, dysmorphic uterus; II, septate uterus (absorption defect); III, dysfused uterus (fusion defect); IV, unilateral formed uterus (formation defect); V, aplastic or dysplastic uterus (formation defect); VI, for still unclassified cases. A subdivision of these main classes to further anatomical varieties with clinical significance is
Clinical approach for the classification of congenital uterine malformations. PMID: 22611348 [PubMed] / Grimbizis GF, Campo R; On behalf of the Scientific Committee of the Congenital Uterine Malformations common ESHRE/ESGE working group: Stephan, Gordts; Sara, Brucker; Marco, Gergolet; Vasilios, Tanos; T. C., Li; DE ANGELIS, Carlo; Attilio Di Spiezio, Sardo. - In: GYNECOLOGICAL SURGERY. - ISSN 1613-2076. - ELETTRONICO. - 9 (2):(2012), pp. 119-129.
Clinical approach for the classification of congenital uterine malformations. PMID: 22611348 [PubMed]
DE ANGELIS, CARLO;
2012
Abstract
Abstract A more objective, accurate and non-invasive estimation of uterine morphology is nowadays feasible based on the use of modern imaging techniques. The validity of the current classification systems in effective categorization of the female genital malformations has been already challenged. A new clinical approach for the classification of uterine anomalies is proposed. Deviation from normal uterine anatomy is the basic characteristic used in analogy to the American Fertility Society classification. The embryological origin of the anomalies is used as a secondary parameter. Uterine anomalies are classified into the following classes: 0, normal uterus; I, dysmorphic uterus; II, septate uterus (absorption defect); III, dysfused uterus (fusion defect); IV, unilateral formed uterus (formation defect); V, aplastic or dysplastic uterus (formation defect); VI, for still unclassified cases. A subdivision of these main classes to further anatomical varieties with clinical significance isI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
