Ann Clin Radiol | Volume 5, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access

Challenges and Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Retained Products of Conception: A Case Report

Marie-Pier BG^1*, Sarah D², Alexandre D³ and Chantal R⁴

¹Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Sherbrooke, Canada ²Department of Gynecology-Oncology Surgery and Obstetric, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Canada ³Department of Radiology, Montreal University, Canada 4Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, Canada

^*Correspondance to: Marie-Pier Bernard-Genest 

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Abstract

Retained Products of Conception (RPOCs) are common after delivery or abortion. Diagnosis is usually based on clinical suspicion and ultrasound findings. Unfortunately, ultrasonographic features may not always differentiate between RPOCs and other differential diagnosis. Gold standard treatment is dilation and curettage; however, it is sometimes associated with incomplete evacuations. Hysteroscopy has thus been proposed as a superior treatment option with the additional benefit of identification and treatment of other uterine pathologies.

Keywords:

Retained products of conceptions; Abortion; Hysteroscopy; Ultrasonography

Citation:

Marie-Pier BG, Sarah D, Alexandre D, Chantal R. Challenges and Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Retained Products of Conception: A Case Report. Ann Clin Radiol. 2023; 5(1):1019..