Vaginal dimple—a sign of ovarian endometriosis

Shirish S. Sheth
In: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 1991 · vol. 11(4) , pp. 292 · doi:10.3109/01443619109027826 · W2086945121
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Researchers describe a dimple or retraction of the posterior vaginal wall at the pouch of Douglas as a diagnostic sign of ovarian endometriosis.

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SummarySummaryA dimple or retraction of the posterior vaginal wall at the site of the pouch of Douglas is described as a diagnostic sign of ovarian endometriosis.

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