Imaging in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Luis R. Hoyos, Hoyos LR, Beryl Benacerraf, Beryl R. Benacerraf, Benacerraf B, Elizabeth E. Puscheck, Puscheck EE
Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2017 · vol. 60(1) , pp. 27–37 · doi:10.1097/grf.0000000000000265 · PMID:28106642 · W2575216766
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Ultrasound, especially 3D transvaginal ultrasound, is the first-line imaging modality for accurately evaluating endometriosis and adenomyosis due to its availability, cost, and familiarity.

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Abstract

Endometriosis and adenomyosis may be accurately diagnosed using ultrasound (US). Several findings are characteristic and various US modalities have been described. Recent development of 3-dimensional transvaginal US has resulted in a major advance in the evaluation of adenomyosis. Endometriotic manifestations can also be accurately evaluated with US, which is and should remain the first-line approach for the evaluation of these conditions. Obvious advantages over magnetic resonance imaging include its wide-availability, tolerability, less time-consumption, more accessible price and familiarity of gynecologists with its use. This technology's full potential can be achieved using 3-dimensional imaging and/or modified techniques according to the particular clinical scenario.

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endometriosisadenomyosis

MeSH descriptors

Adenomyosis Endometriosis Imaging, Three-Dimensional Imaging, Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography Adenomyosis Adenomyosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ultrasonography Ultrasonography

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