[Diagnosing endometriosis].
Clinical pelvic exam, vaginal sonography, and, consequently, laparoscopic and histologic evaluation may be considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of endometriosis. Additional studies, such as cysto- and rectoscopy, rectal endosonography, and intravenous pyelogram may be useful in the individual situation. In the clinical routine, magnetic resonance imaging -- despite providing good results -- is inessential. The assessment of CA-125 -- outside clinical investigations -- is not helpful in making the diagnosis of endometriosis.
Ulrich
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Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Kaiserswerther Diakonie, Florence-Nightingale-Krankenhaus, Düsseldorf. ulrich@kaiserswerther-diakonie.de
Keckstein
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D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010808:Physical Examination