Pelvic masses.
Pelvic masses develop commonly in women of all ages and states of health. Despite the variety of masses that exist, general guidelines for diagnosis and management allow most masses to be treated in a generalist setting. This article is intended to guide non-obstetric and non-gynecologic physicians through diagnosis and treatment of nonmalignant pelvic masses. It includes information on physical examination, appropriate imaging techniques, laboratory tests, and variations in treatment for adolescents and pre- and postmenopausal women. It also addresses referral guidelines for suspected malignant masses.
Barney
Spencer P
SP
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico Health Science Center, 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. sbarney@salud.unm.edu
Muller
Carolyn Y
CY
Bradshaw
Karen D
KD
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D010384:Pelvic Bones