Assessment of Ultrasonographic findings of ovarian endometriosis

Background:Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. Hence; under the light of above mentioned data, the present study was undertaken for characterization of ovarian endometriosis on ultrasonography. Materials & methods:A total of 20 patients with suspected endometriosis who have been advised the imaging investigation by the treating doctor were enrolled. The radiological process and logistics were explained to the patients and informed consent was taken from each patient. The examination was done with the patient in supine position and if transvaginal scan was indicated. A detailed transvaginal ultrasound scan was done to assess the pelvic organs and to diagnose and look forfeatures of endometriosis. All the results were recorded in Microsoft excel sheet and were analysed by SPSS software. Results:Inter-menstrual bleeding, Cyclical Dysmenorrhea and Dyspareunia were the seen in 60 percent, 55 percent and 60 percent of the patients respectively.Dysuria, Pain before menstruation begins and Infertility was seen in 45 percent, 50 percent and 40 percent of the patients respectively. On ultrasound evaluation, Thick walled cyst with lower level echoes, Hyperechoic wall foci and Dependent fluid levels were seen in 90 percent, 60 percent and 45 percent of the patients respectively.Conclusion:From the above results, the authors concluded that for initial screening of the patients, USG is useful.