A comparison of preoperative ultrasound images of surgically proven endometriomas scanned by both transabdominal and transvaginal techniques.
The echo patterns of endometriomas have been described by both transabdominal and transvaginal scanning. This retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the degree of internal echogenicity in endometriomas preoperatively scanned by both techniques. Transvaginal ultrasound scanning should be added to the diagnostic armamentarium.
Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound, Prentice Women's Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
L S
LS
Cohen
R F
RF
Valle
R E
RE
Sabbagha
D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D014621:Vagina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*