Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology

Dominique de Ziegler; Isabelle Streuli; Piétro Santulli; Charles Chapron

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4557-2758-2.00035-4

Pelvic Imaging in Reproductive Endocrinology

Dominique de Ziegler, Isabelle Streuli, Piétro Santulli, Charles Chapron

In: Yen & Jaffe's Reproductive Endocrinology · 2013 · pp. 851–889.e11 · doi:10.1016/b978-1-4557-2758-2.00035-4 · W2582973880

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This review discusses the current role and future potential of pelvic imaging techniques, including ultrasound, MRI, and CT, in the diagnosis and management of various reproductive endocrine disorders.

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