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Asherman syndrome

Scar bands or adhesions inside the uterine cavity that prevent the endometrium from responding, usually after curettage, causing amenorrhea.

Also called: intrauterine adhesions

Origin

Named after Josef Asherman

Card id: asherman-syndrome

Sources

  • Smikle C, Yarrarapu SNS, Khetarpal S. Asherman Syndrome. StatPearls, NCBI Bookshelf, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK448088/
  • Asherman's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. Cleveland Clinic, 2025. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16561-ashermans-syndrome

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