Cervical Funneling: Potential Pitfall of Point-of-Care Pelvic Ultrasound

Though point-of-care ultrasound applications continue to expand, there are findings that are not within the scope of emergency ultrasound. It is important for emergency physicians to be aware of incidental findings that can be identified on comprehensive ultrasounds performed by other imaging depart...

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Published in:Cureus 2017, Vol.9 (9), p.e1649-e1649
Main Authors: Stolz, Lori A, Amini, Richard, Situ-LaCasse, Elaine H, Shareef, Faryal, Reed, Heather A, Adhikari, Srikar
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Though point-of-care ultrasound applications continue to expand, there are findings that are not within the scope of emergency ultrasound. It is important for emergency physicians to be aware of incidental findings that can be identified on comprehensive ultrasounds performed by other imaging departments in order to fully understand the limitations of bedside ultrasound. In this case, a gravid patient presented to the emergency department with pelvic cramping and vaginal bleeding. Point-of-care transabdominal pelvic ultrasound examination was performed and demonstrated cervical funneling. In the appropriate patient, cervical insufficiency due to cervical funneling may be an indication for cerclage in a pregnant patient.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.1649