Ultrasonographic findings in pelvic endometriosis: literature review and pictorial essay
The diagnosis of endometriosis can be made with some security when they exhibit typical aspects, using the various imaging methods. Ultrasonography is usually a cheap and accessible method that has high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of endometriotic lesions. This article aims to descr...
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| Format: | article |
| Status: | Published version |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Country: | Brasil |
| Institution: | Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) |
| Repository: | Revista de Medicina da UFC |
| Language: | Portuguese |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:periodicos.ufc:article/44830 |
| Online Access: | https://periodicos.ufc.br/revistademedicinadaufc/article/view/44830 |
| Access Level: | Open access |
| Keyword: | Endometriosis Gynecology Ultrasonography Diagnostic imaging Endometriose Radiologia Ginecologia Ultrassonografia |
| Summary: | The diagnosis of endometriosis can be made with some security when they exhibit typical aspects, using the various imaging methods. Ultrasonography is usually a cheap and accessible method that has high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of endometriotic lesions. This article aims to describe the main findings in ultrasound of pelvic endometriosis with a focus on extra‑uterine involvement. |
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