[Endometriosis imaging]

A Maubon; Maubon A; Bazot M; Marc Bazot; M Bazot

doi:10.1016/j.jgyn.2006.12.007

[Endometriosis imaging]

A Maubon, Maubon A, Bazot M, Marc Bazot, M Bazot

Journal de gynecologie, obstetrique et biologie de la reproduction · 2007 · vol. 36(2) , pp. 129–134 · doi:10.1016/j.jgyn.2006.12.007 · PMID:17267136 · W2045152650

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This paper reviews imaging techniques used for diagnosing and characterizing endometriosis, covering modalities like ultrasound, MRI, and laparoscopy.

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Abstract

Pelvic endometriosis primarily affects the ovaries, pelvic peritoneum, utero-sacral ligaments, Douglas pouch, vagina, rectum and bladder. Clinical assessment is difficult, and imaging proves necessary to determine location and extent of the disease. We review pelvic endometriosis with regards to imaging modalities: technical considerations, imaging patterns, diagnostic performance and respective place of ultrasound and MRI.

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Endometriosis Endosonography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pelvis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endosonography Endosonography Female Female Humans Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pelvis Pelvis Pelvis

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