Endometriosis

Bhatt S, Shweta Bhatt, Ercan Kocakoc, Ercan Kocakoç, Kocakoc E, Vikram S. Dogra
Ultrasound quarterly · 2006 · vol. 22(4) , pp. 273–280 · doi:10.1097/01.ruq.0000237256.41132.fb · PMID:17146335 · W2312822487
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This essay presents the sonographic appearance of endometriomas and similar-appearing adnexal masses to aid in their differentiation during routine ultrasonographic examination.

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This pictorial essay reviews the sonographic spectrum of endometriosis, focusing on the ultrasonographic appearance of endometriomas and other adnexal masses that may mimic them. The authors aim to highlight specific characteristics of these lesions to assist in their differentiation during routine imaging examinations. By detailing these features, the paper provides a guide for radiologists to distinguish endometriomas from similar-appearing conditions using ultrasound technology. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically the diagnostic utility of ultrasonography in identifying and differentiating endometriomas from other adnexal masses.

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Endometriosis is the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity and the myometrium. It is an important cause of infertility and pelvic pain in women older than 25 years. Endometriomas are relatively common and can mimic other adnexal masses, and ultrasonography is often the first choice of imaging. This pictorial essay presents the sonographic appearance of endometriomas and similar-appearing adnexal masses and their characteristics, which may aid in their differentiation on routine ultrasonographic examination.
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Original Articles: CME Article Endometriosis Sonographic Spectrum - Shweta Bhatt - Ercan Kocakoc - Vikram S. Dogra Endometriosis is the presence of functional endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity and the myometrium. It is an important cause of infertility and pelvic pain in women older than 25 years. Endometriomas are relatively common and can mimic other adnexal masses, and ultrasonography is often the first choice of imaging. This pictorial essay presents the sonographic appearance of endometriomas and similar-appearing adnexal masses and their characteristics, which may aid in their differentiation on routine ultrasonographic examination. Copyright © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Ultrasonography Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ultrasonography

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