Gynaecology | The myometrium: Structure, function and pathology
Tracks
Central C | Virtual
Gynaecology
International Keynote
| Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM |
| Central Rm C | Ground Floor |
Speaker
Assoc Prof Ligita Jokubkiene
Senior Consultant O&G
Lund University; Skane University Hospital
Adenomyosis unmasked: From subtle signs to definitive diagnosis
3:00 PM - 3:30 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Adenomyosis can be diagnosed at two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasound usign predefined. According to the revised MUSA criteria, ultrasound signs of adenomysis are categorized into direct (indicating ectopic endometrial tissue within the myometrium) and indirect (secondary myometrial changes) signs. Direct signs include myometrial cysts, hyperechogenic islands, and echogenic subendometrial lines or buds.
Indirect signs include globular uterus, asymmetrical myometrial thickening, fan-shaped shadowing, translesional vascularity, and irregular or interrupted junctional zone.
The lecture will cover revised ultrasound diagnostic criteria of adenomyosis and will include plenty of ultrasound images to visualize adenomyosis features.
Indirect signs include globular uterus, asymmetrical myometrial thickening, fan-shaped shadowing, translesional vascularity, and irregular or interrupted junctional zone.
The lecture will cover revised ultrasound diagnostic criteria of adenomyosis and will include plenty of ultrasound images to visualize adenomyosis features.
Biography
Assoc Prof Ligita Jokubkiene |
Lund University; Skane University Hospital
Ligita Jokubkiene is associate professor at Lund university, Sweden and senior consultant in obstetrics and gynecology at the Department of Obstetrics and gynecology, at Skane University Hospital in Malmö, Sweden.
Ligita Jokubkiene is an expert in gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound. She has defended her thesis with the title ”Three-dimensional ultrasound studies of normal and abnormal ovaries” in 2012. Currently she is an active researcher leading several research projects with focus on ultrasound diagnostics in gynecology, particularly on endometriosis diagnostics and education, pelvic floor birth-related injuries and pelvic pain. She is also participating in international multicenter studies lead by IOTA, IETA and MUSA groups studying ovarian masses and endometrial and myometrial pathology. Ligita Jokubkiene is supervising master and PhD students.
Ligita Jokubkiene organizes and leads national and international courses on ultrasound diagnostics from basic to advanced level. She has been an invited speaker at many international courses and congresses.
Ligita Jokubkiene is a chair of Educational courses subcommittee at ISUOG (International Society of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology), Advisory board member at European Endometriosis league and Board member at IOTAplus. She is also a chair of the Ultrasound reference group at Swedish Society of Obstetrics and gynecology in Sweden.
Ligita Jokubkiene is a chief supervisor of the medical Students at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University.
Miss Kate Postle
Sonographer
Haven Ultrasound
Adenomyosis in practice: Case studies **NEW VOICE**
3:30 PM - 3:50 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
Through a series of clinical case studies, this session explores the application of direct and indirect MUSA features in the diagnosis of adenomyosis. Utilising both 2D and 3D ultrasound, we will examine a broad spectrum of morphological variations, emphasising the clinical importance of a detailed, systematic investigation to improve diagnostic accuracy.
Biography
Ms Kate Postle |
Haven Ultrasound
Kate is an obstetric and gynaecology sonographer at Haven Ultrasound in Brisbane. Since transitioning from radiography to sonography in 2022, Kate has developed a dedicated clinical focus on women’s health imaging. She is particularly passionate about sonographic evaluation of endometriosis and adenomyosis, committed to improving diagnostic outcomes through detailed pelvic imaging.