Diffuse peripheral uterine calcification (manifestation of Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis) detected by ultrasonography

Atri, Mostafa; Stempel, Jeannette De; Senterman, Mary K.; Bret, Patrice M.

doi:10.1002/jcu.1870200310

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“…10 It can be noted in the uterine and spiral arteries of postmenopausal women. 13 However, widespread MA of the hepatic vasculature has not been described to our knowledge.…”

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Monckeberg's Arteriosclerosis of the Liver and Spleen Demonstrated by Ultrasound

Parks

Russ

Bieker³

et al. 2001

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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There are three types of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries): atherosclerosis, Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis. The features of central large-vessel atherosclerosis are familiar and frequently depicted at sonography of the carotid arteries and abdominal aorta. Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis is not often encountered during ultrasound examinations. The authors report a case of Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis demonstrated by sonography. Its pathogenesis and distinctive imaging findings are described.

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“…10 It can be noted in the uterine and spiral arteries of postmenopausal women. 13 However, widespread MA of the hepatic vasculature has not been described to our knowledge.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%

Monckeberg's Arteriosclerosis of the Liver and Spleen Demonstrated by Ultrasound

Parks

Russ

Bieker³

et al. 2001

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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“…Before us, only two case reports have reported this condition 2,16 . Although it is estimated to be a rare event, being an asymptomatic condition, it could have been generally neglected and u nderreported 16 …”

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“…Moreover, in our series we also searched for Mönckeberg disease, which was reported in 6.5% of the analyzed uterine arteries. Before us, only two case reports have reported this condition 2,16 . Although it is estimated to be a rare event, being an asymptomatic condition, it could have been generally neglected and u nderreported 16 …”

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“…Before us, only two case reports have reported this condition. 2,16 Although it is estimated to be a rare event, being an asymptomatic condition, it could have been generally neglected and underreported. 16 Concerning clinical and laboratory risk factors for uterine artery arteriosclerosis, we found a significant association between the presence of uterine artery arteriosclerosis and obesity and decreased serum HDL values, whereas no association was found regarding uterine artery arteriosclerosis occurrence and age or menopausal status.…”

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Clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic risk factors for uterine artery arteriosclerosis: Insights for uterus transplantation

Raimondo

Raffone

Renzulli

et al. 2022

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Objective: To assess uterine artery arteriosclerosis prevalence in women undergoing total hysterectomy for benign diseases, and any associations between clinical, laboratory, and ultrasound factors and uterine artery arteriosclerosis occurrence.Methods: A single center, observational, prospective, cohort study was performed enrolling all symptomatic patients scheduled for total hysterectomy from May to December 2021. Our outcomes were: uterine artery arteriosclerosis prevalence and the difference in clinical, laboratory, and ultrasonographic factors between patients with and without uterine artery arteriosclerosis.Results: Forty women were included. Uterine artery arteriosclerosis prevalence was 70%. Body mass index (BMI) (P = 0.04) and triglycerides (P = 0.04) were significantly higher in patients with uterine artery arteriosclerosis than in patients without; while high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (P = 0.02) was significantly lower. Uterine arteries with arteriosclerosis showed higher peak systolic velocity (PSV) values compared with vessels without arteriosclerosis (P = 0.05). Conclusions:Uterine artery arteriosclerosis shows a high prevalence in women undergoing total hysterectomy for benign diseases. Higher BMI, serum triglycerides, and PSV, and lower serum HDL appear as risk factors for uterine artery arteriosclerosis.

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“…MS was originally observed in the arteries of the lower limbs of elderly men, although it has also been frequently described in women -in the arteries of the uterus, the breasts and the thyroid. In fact, the calcification of the arcuate arteries of the uterus as a manifestation of MS is not an uncommon finding in surgical specimens and is considered to be insignificant by pathologists (5). A recent study showed that its prevalence in the population was 13.3% for men and 6.9% for women (6).…”

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Unusual presentation of Mönckeberg's sclerosis in the thyroid vessels of three female patients

Dastamani¹,

Kairi²,

Arapoglou³

et al. 2010

Int J Angiol

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Histopathological findings of Mönckeberg's sclerosis in the thyroid vessels of three female patients are described. Two of the patients presented with papillary carcinoma and the third presented with two cystic adenomatous nodules. Lesions of chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis were observed in two of the cases. The presence of Mönckeberg's sclerosis is an indication for further examination of patients' vascular systems because of the high risk for cardiovascular events.

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Diffuse peripheral uterine calcification (manifestation of Monckeberg's arteriosclerosis) detected by ultrasonography

Cited by 6 publications

References 4 publications

Monckeberg's Arteriosclerosis of the Liver and Spleen Demonstrated by Ultrasound

Monckeberg's Arteriosclerosis of the Liver and Spleen Demonstrated by Ultrasound

Clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic risk factors for uterine artery arteriosclerosis: Insights for uterus transplantation

Unusual presentation of Mönckeberg's sclerosis in the thyroid vessels of three female patients

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