title: Imaging of Adnexal Masses.
abstract: We review and emphasize the importance of gynecologic ultrasound scan for the preoperative evaluation of adnexal masses. Transvaginal ultrasound performed by a trained clinician has a good sensitivity and specificity for discriminating benign and malignant adnexal masses. In conjunction with a carefully obtained history, assessment of risk factors, a focused physical examination and serum markers, the information obtained by a gynecologic ultrasound evaluation can assist the clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of adnexal masses.
authors.affiliation: Departments of *Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility †Pediatrics and Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics, Division of Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan ‡KU Leuven Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Leuven Cancer Institute, University Hospitals KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Mili
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thakur
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Timmerman
mesh_terms: D000291:Adnexal Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014463:Ultrasonography