Minimally invasive diagnosis of endometriosis

Cătălina Diana Stănică, Adrian Neacşu, Romina‐Marina Sima, Raluca Gabriela Ioan
In: Romanian Journal of Medical Practice · 2021 · vol. 16(1) , pp. 25–31 · doi:10.37897/rjmp.2021.1.5 · W3173448816
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Current non-invasive investigations like imaging and biomarkers are being evaluated to establish a definitive diagnosis of endometriosis, potentially replacing invasive laparoscopy in the future.

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Endometriosis is a common condition among women of reproductive age that can cause chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Rapid establishment of a positive diagnosis of endometriosis is essential for effective management. The positive diagnosis of endometriosis is difficult to establish and requires invasive methods. The "golden standard" for diagnosis is still laparoscopy. Current research has not yet established specific non-invasive diagnostic methods for endometriosis. Imaging techniques, endometrial or serum markers facilitate diagnosis and are useful in monitoring the patient's progress. A number of noninvasive investigations, such as imaging techniques, or biomarkers are currently being evaluated for use in routine practice. A combination of these noninvasive tests could be the standard for diagnosing endometriosis in the future.

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