ROLE OF HYSTEROSCOPY & THREE D ULTRA SOUND IN EVALUATION OF ABNORMAL UTERINE CAVITY

Introduction: . Hysteroscopy is useful for diagnosing and treating some problems that cause infertility, miscarriages, and abnormal uterine bleeding Compared with 2D ultrasound, 3D ultrasound provides clearer visualization and more accurate evaluation of the uterine cavity It also allows more accurate assessment of the uterine anatomy, which is useful in cases of suspected congenital anomalies.Aim of work: To assess validity of 3D US in the diagnosis of abnormalities of uterine cavity compared to diagnostic hysteroscopy.Conclusion: Hysteroscopy is a reliable method for evaluation of AUB, especially in benign lesions such as endometrial polyp and submucosal myoma and it can be used as the first line diagnostic method for these abnormalities. Three dimensional ultrasound represents good tool in evaluating the uterine cavity and the endometrium. It also offers a very good image of the uterine structure, the adnexal morphology and their relationship. It performs a thorough pelvic assessment by a single examination.