Zahid A Khan, Zubair T H, Malik Y, Aziz N, Farooq M, Mian Z A.
Effect of age on linear measurements, weight and volume of uteri of normal adult Pakistani females an ultrasonographic study.
Pak J Radiol Jan ;15(3):2-7.

Uteri of one thousand normal adult Pakistani females were examined ultrasonographically. Linear measurements were made and weight and volume were calculated. Maximum dimensions were recorded in the age 40-49 years and they were 8.89 x 3.97 x 5.40 cm . Maximum weight and volume were also recorded in same age group and they were 117.99 gms and 181. 03 cm . Minimum values ere recorded in 60 year age group and were 6. 43 x 2.56 x 3.88 cm, 58.23 gms and 74. 56 cm, respectively.

USER COMMENTS

SO? whats the point? these are the normal measurements foundin text books, what have authors proved? And what were the satistical variations, parity of women, hormonal status. The abstract doesnt even mention what day of menstrual cycle were the measurements taken.
Posted by: nukedoc on May 2004

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