[Diagnostic value of transvaginal ultrasound in the detection of ovarian endometriosis].

Ginekologia polska · 2001 · vol. 72(5) , pp. 358–63 · PMID:11526774 · W2400043786
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This study evaluated transvaginal ultrasound's diagnostic efficiency for ovarian endometriosis in 59 women, finding it highly useful with 90% sensitivity and 86% negative predictive value.

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to estimate of efficiency of endovaginal ultrasonography in diagnosis of ovarian endometriosis. The study was performed in 59 women with ovarian tumors. Ultrasound examinations were performed with Aloka 2000 using 5.0 MHz transducers. The endovaginal ultrasonography is very useful in diagnosis of ovarian endometriosis, showing sensitivity--90%, specificity--68%, positive predictive value--75%, negative predictive value--86%. Ultrasound examination is an important tool in noninvasive diagnostic procedure of adnexal pathology.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ovarian Diseases Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Ovarian Diseases Sensitivity and Specificity Severity of Illness Index Ultrasonography

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