ENDOMETRIOSIS : ENIGMATICAL DIAGNOSIS

Sandeep Pophale, Shreya Chinchoriya
In: GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS · 2020 · pp. 1–3 · doi:10.36106/gjra/7202792 · W3120780202
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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of endometriosis is seen to be from 10% to 20% in the reproductive age group whereas that of endometriosis is 30% to 70% among women presenting with infertility. In our study the incidence of endometriosis appears to be 6.31%. The objective is study the common presentation in cases of endometriosis and their diagnostic accuracy with the help of radiological modalities . laparoscopy and histopathology remains the gold standard modality to diagnose endometriosis. Methods: A total of 200 patients with adnexal masses in the women of reproductive age group were studied. Endometriosis was identified by laparoscopy in 12 cases and confirmed by histopathological examination. Results: Out of the above 200 patients, 6.31% (12 cases) were diagnosed as cases of endometriosis. Out of which, 25% patients had moderate to severe endometriosis. The ultrasound turned out to be an important method in diagnosing the cases of endometriosis Conclusions: The symptoms and clinical signs should raise the suspicion of pelvic endometriosis.ultrasound plays an important role in diagnosing the cases of endometriosis

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