title: Optimizing the Histological Diagnosis of Adenomyosis Using in vitro Three-Dimensional Ultrasonography.
abstract: The use of in vitro three-dimensional ultrasound examination with needle stereotaxis after hysterectomy is illustrated in a case of extensive adenomyosis. The quality of the images at in vitro ultrasonography was compared with the quality of the images obtained at the preoperative ultrasound examination. The ultrasound findings were compared with the macroscopical and the microscopical examination. This new approach helps in indicating the precise location of the preoperatively identified adenomyosis lesions to the pathologist. This may optimize the diagnostic accuracy of the histological examination in women with adenomyosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospitals KULeuven, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Thierry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Van den Bosch
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Votino
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cornelis
authors.forename: Lieselore
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Vandermeulen
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Van Pachterbeke
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Van Schoubroeck
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Timmerman
mesh_terms: D062788:Adenomyosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography