Blocked Fallopian tubes, X-ray
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Blocked Fallopian tubes, X-ray
Blocked Fallopian tubes. Coloured X-ray of a womans reproductive system, with her uterus (green) and blocked Fallopian tubes (oviducts, yellow). The tubes are blocked by a hydrosalpinx, a fluid-filled swelling of the tube, due to pelvic inflammatory disease. Surgery may be required to drain and repair the swollen tube, or remove it if it is severely damaged. Infertility may result since the Fallopian tubes carry the reproductive egg cells from the ovaries to the uterus. Injection of a contrast medium has revealed the patients reproductive system on this X-ray (hysterosalpingogram)
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Abdomen Abdominal Contrast Medium Diagnosis Diagnostic Fallopian Tube Female Reproductive System Gynaecological Gynaecology Hysterosalpingogram Hysterosalpingography Infertility Oviduct Patient Radiograph Radiography Reproduction Pathology Sterility Swollen Uterine Uterus Condition Disorder Health Care
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the intricate details of a woman's reproductive system. The image captures the complexity and fragility of this essential part of human anatomy. In vibrant colors, we see the uterus depicted in green, while the fallopian tubes are highlighted in yellow. However, what makes this image particularly intriguing is that it reveals a medical condition known as blocked fallopian tubes. A hydrosalpinx, characterized by a fluid-filled swelling within the tube due to pelvic inflammatory disease, obstructs these vital passageways for egg cells from the ovaries to reach the uterus. The diagnosis shown here emphasizes how this disorder can lead to infertility. It highlights both the importance and vulnerability of these delicate structures responsible for reproduction. Medical intervention may be necessary through surgery to drain or repair the swollen tube or even remove it if severely damaged. By injecting a contrast medium into her reproductive system during an X-ray procedure called hysterosalpingogram, healthcare professionals were able to visualize and diagnose this condition accurately. Science Photo Library provides us with invaluable visual resources like this one that not only educate but also evoke curiosity about our bodies' complexities and inspire further research towards better understanding and treating such disorders affecting women's health.
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