Ultrasound EL: Pelvic

Question 1

Bladder in TA versus TV scan

Answer 1

Full bladder in TA for acoustic window; TV easier with empty bladder

Question 2

Landmarks for uterus on sagittal TV scan

Answer 2

Bladder anteriorly, with vaginal strip (potential space showing coapted vaginal walls) posteriorly

Question 3

Appearance of uterus vs bladder if anteverted uterus

Answer 3

Uterine fundus bent anteriorly over the top of the bladder, which appears as a triangular fluid filled structure