title: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome: role of a thorough clinical assessment.
abstract: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) presents with a variety of symptoms affecting multiple systems. There is no universal treatment that can be given to all patients with CPPS. The results of treatment depend greatly on an accurate diagnosis. A thorough clinical assessment, including a "four-step plan", should include paying special attention to the musculoskeletal system. This assessment is not difficult to perform and provides valuable information on possible muscular problems and neuropathy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Antwerp University , Edegem , Belgium.
authors.forename: Jörgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Quaghebeur
authors.forename: Jean-Jacques
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Wyndaele
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000503:physiopathology; D010147:Pain Measurement / Q000379:methods; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D013577:Syndrome
keywords: Assessment; chronic pain; chronic pelvic pain syndrome; guidelines