Transvaginal sonography in the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: A review

Jenna Turocy, Beryl R Benacerraf
Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU · 2017 · vol. 45(6) , pp. 313–318 · doi:10.1002/jcu.22483 · PMID:28414865 · W2605697984
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Transvaginal sonography shows high accuracy for diagnosing deep infiltrating endometriosis, comparable to MRI, and can reduce the need for further imaging and surgery.

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Abstract

This review summarizes the current evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of sonography (US) in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). It is well known that transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) can detect ovarian endometriomas with a high degree of sensitivity. In recent years, US has also been used to detect DIE. In the hands of an experienced sonologist, the sensitivity and specificity of TVUS in the detection of DIE is comparable to those of MRI. TVUS can eliminate the need for an MRI in the majority of patients and reduce the need for diagnostic laparoscopy, proving to be an important tool in preoperative planning. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45:313-318, 2017.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisdie_deep_infiltrating

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Endometriosis Ultrasonography, Interventional Endometriosis Female Humans Pelvis Pelvis Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity Ultrasonography, Interventional Vagina

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