Cesarean scar niche

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Irregular PV bleeding. 4 x LSCS. Cesarean section niche

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
mri

Thinning of the lower anterior uterine wall is noted, with focal triangular discontinuity of the myometrium and a small amount of T1 high signal intensity fluid/blood.

Case Discussion

The accumulation of blood in the cesarean scar niche may serve as a source of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, explaining the vaginal spotting observed after the routine menstrual cycle in this case.

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