Sonography and MR imaging for the assessment of deep pelvic endometriosis

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2005 · vol. 12(2) , pp. 178–85; quiz 177, 186 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2005.01.014 · PMID:15904628
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This review describes transvaginal and rectal endoscopic sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging features suggestive of deep pelvic endometriosis involving the uterosacral ligaments, pouch of Douglas, vagina, rectum, and bladder.

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Abstract

Deep pelvic endometriosis may involve the uterosacral ligaments, the pouch of Douglas, the vagina, the rectum, and occasionally the bladder. Assessment by physical examination is difficult, and imaging techniques are needed to evaluate the location and extent of endometriosis. In this review, we describe transvaginal and rectal endoscopic sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging features suggestive of deep pelvic endometriosis and their diagnostic performance.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Pelvis Pelvis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endosonography Endosonography Endosonography Female Female Humans Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sensitivity and Specificity Sensitivity and Specificity Severity of Illness Index Severity of Illness Index

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