Sonographic Differential Diagnosis in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: The Bowel

Marco Scioscia, Simone Orlandi, Giamberto Trivella, Antonella Portuese, Stefano Bettocchi, Giovanni Pontrelli, Paolo Bocus, B. Virgilio, Bruna Anna Virgilio
BioMed research international · 2019 · vol. 2019 , pp. 1–9 · doi:10.1155/2019/5958402 · PMID:31781626 · W2982307992
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This case series highlights differential diagnoses for bowel lesions initially suspected of deep infiltrating endometriosis, based on transvaginal ultrasound findings.

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Abstract

Up to one-third of fertile-age women with severe endometriosis suffer from colonic involvement. Transvaginal ultrasonography has become a first-line diagnostic tool for the study of the pelvis and more specifically for the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis. Accuracy of pelvic ultrasound for deep endometriosis increases with operator experience, but the difficulties in the differential diagnosis with diseases that can afflict the bowel tract remain a challenge. We reviewed noteworthy cases referred for secondary level diagnosis suspected of bowel endometriosis in which the subsequent ultrasound led to an alternative diagnosis. This case series aims to highlight awareness for both experts and less-experienced operators the possible differential diagnoses of bowel lesions that initially resemble endometriosis.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisdie_deep_infiltratingbowel_endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Intestines Intestines Ultrasonography Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Female Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Intestinal Polyps Intestinal Polyps Intestinal Polyps Intestines Italy Pelvis Pelvis Pelvis Retrospective Studies

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