Ultrasound Imaging in Endometriosis

F. Moro, Francesca Moro, Leombroni M, Martina Leombroni, A. C. Testa, Antonia Carla Testa
Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America · 2019 · vol. 46(4) , pp. 643–659 · doi:10.1016/j.ogc.2019.07.004 · PMID:31677747 · W2975974744
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This paper discusses the use of ultrasound imaging techniques for the diagnosis and assessment of endometriosis.

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Ultrasound examination is an indisputable imaging method in the diagnosis of endometriosis, as the first step in the detection, as the fundamental tool in planning the management, and as the best diagnostic instrument during surveillance of affected women. The aim of this article is to provide an update on the role of ultrasound in the detection, in the planning of medical and surgical treatment, and in the surveillance of patients with endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ultrasonography Endometriosis Female Humans Pregnancy Ultrasonography

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