Grey-scale ultrasonography for assessment of gynecologic pelvic masses.
In a retrospective study the grey-scale ultrasonographic appearance of pelvic masses was correlated with the surgical findings in 93 patients. Of the masses found at the time of laparotomy 95% had been detected preoperatively. In most instances useful information about size, consistency and location of the mass was provided by ultrasonography. Certain pathologic entities produce a characteristic sonographic appearance, but there is a wide overlap for others. Data obtained by history-taking and physical examination must be integrated with the sonographic findings for a correct diagnosis.
D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis