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Broad Ligament

Known as: Ligaments, Broad, Lateral Ligament, Ligament, Broad 
A broad fold of peritoneum that extends from the side of the uterus to the wall of the pelvis. (MeSH)
National Institutes of Health

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Blood supply aspectsLateral LigamentMicrobiologicalMusculoskeletal System

Broader (2)

MesenteryUnspecified noninflammatory disorder of ovary, fallopian tube, and broad ligament

Narrower (3)

Structure of mesometriumStructure of mesosalpinxStructure of mesovarium

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Review
2018
Review
2018
Uncommon hereditary gynaecological tumour syndromes: pathological features in tumours that may predict risk for a germline mutation.
Review
2011
Review
2011
Vaginal route: a gynaecological route for much more than hysterectomy.
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Radiologic imaging of herniation of the small bowel through a defect in the broad ligament
Internal herniation through the broad ligament is extremely rare. We report a case in which radiologic examinations including… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
A simple procedure for the prevention of ureteral injury in laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
1997
1997
A Kinematic Study of Ankle Joint Instability Due to Rupture of the Lateral Ligaments
Kinematic analysis of patients who have ruptured the ligaments of the ankle joint was performed to evaluate the function of those… 
1991
1991
Peritoneal endometriosis: endometrial tissue implantation as its primary etiologic mechanism.
Review
1991
Review
1991
Case report: the ultrasound and Doppler appearances of pelvic varices.
1986
1986
A radiological analysis of lateral ligament injuries of the ankle.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Ependymoma of the broad ligament: A report of two cases
The clinical and pathological features of two cases of ependymoma that originated in the broad ligament are reported. Metastases… 
1975
1975
Arthrography of the ankle joint: problems in diagnosis of acute lateral ligament injuries.
Arthrography of the ankle joint is a reasonably accurate and helpful method of delineating the extent of injuries to the lateral… 
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