[Imaging in the initial and preoperative assessment of endometriosis]

Isabelle Thomassin-Naggara, Thomassin-Naggara I, Kermarrec E, Edith Kermarrec, Selma Beldjord, Beldjord S, Bazot M, Marc Bazot, Sebastian Tavolaro, Tavolaro S, Darai E, Emile Darai
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) · 2017 · doi:10.1016/j.lpm.2017.09.020 · PMID:29153376
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Endovaginal ultrasonography and pelvic MRI are used alongside clinical examination for endometriosis diagnosis, with MRI offering higher sensitivity and ultrasonography higher specificity.

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The diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis is based on the combination of clinical examination, endovaginal ultrasonography and pelvic MRI. Ultrasonography displays a moderate sensitivity and a high specificity. Pelvien MRI displays a better sensitivity and lower specificity.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Preoperative Care Ultrasonography

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