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Imaging of Endometriosis: The Role of Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance

Published:2022-02-18 Issue:3 Volume:10 Page:21-39
ISSN:2167-4825
Container-title:Current Radiology Reports
language:en
Short-container-title:Curr Radiol Rep

Author:

Testini Valentina,Eusebi Laura,Grechi Gianluca,Bartelli Francesco,Guglielmi Giuseppe^ORCID

Abstract

AbstractEndometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the growth of functional ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. It causes pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, or infertility. Diagnosis requires a combination of clinical history, non-invasive and invasive techniques. The aim of the present review was to evaluate the contribution of imaging techniques, mainly transvaginal sonography and magnetic resonance imaging to diagnose different locations and for the most appropriate treatment planning. Endometriosis requires a multidisciplinary teamwork to manage these patients clinically and surgically.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40134-022-00393-x.pdf

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