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Abdominal Ultrasound

An imaging modality used to visualize uterine enlargement, detect fluid accumulation, and differentiate fluid types.

Key Facts

It can accurately identify fluid within the uterus and help distinguish between hydrometra, mucometra, and pyometra.
Ultrasound effectively rules out pregnancy, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
It is more sensitive than radiography for evaluating uterine contents and wall thickness.
Findings guide the decision between medical management and emergency surgical intervention.

Ultrasound detects the sterile fluid characteristic of early hydrometra.

Imaging confirms pus accumulation and assesses uterine integrity before surgery.

Ultrasound is used to confirm the uterine origin of the discharge when clinical signs are present.

The modality specifically evaluates the uterus and surrounding abdominal structures.