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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Torsion Abnormality > Uterine Retroversion
... > Urogenital Diseases > Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications > Female Urogenital Diseases > Genital Diseases, Female > Uterine Diseases > Uterine Retroversion
Urogenital Diseases > Genital Diseases > Genital Diseases, Female > Uterine Diseases > Uterine Retroversion

Preferred term

Uterine Retroversion  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Retroverted Uterus
  • Tipped Uterus
  • Uterus, Retroverted
  • Uterus, Tipped

Note

  • coordinate with OBSTETRIC LABOR COMPLICATIONS if pertinent

Scope note

  • A condition in which the UTERUS is found tilted backward toward the spine. The uterus is more commonly found in a straight vertical or anteverted (tipped forward) position. Although retroverted uterus is a normal variant position without symptoms, it is sometimes associated with pain, discomfort and other pregnancy complications.

History note

  • 2012

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D060725

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