A comparison of preoperative ultrasound images of surgically proven endometriomas scanned by both transabdominal and transvaginal techniques

L S Cohen; R F Valle; R E Sabbagha

doi:10.1089/gyn.1995.11.27

A comparison of preoperative ultrasound images of surgically proven endometriomas scanned by both transabdominal and transvaginal techniques

J Gynecol Surg. 1995 Spring;11(1):27-32. doi: 10.1089/gyn.1995.11.27.

Authors

L S Cohen¹, R F Valle, R E Sabbagha

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound, Prentice Women's Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

PMID: 10150436
DOI: 10.1089/gyn.1995.11.27

Abstract

The echo patterns of endometriomas have been described by both transabdominal and transvaginal scanning. This retrospective study was undertaken to evaluate the degree of internal echogenicity in endometriomas preoperatively scanned by both techniques. Transvaginal ultrasound scanning should be added to the diagnostic armamentarium.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Abdomen / diagnostic imaging*
Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging*
Endometriosis / surgery
Female
Humans
Preoperative Care*
Retrospective Studies
Sensitivity and Specificity
Severity of Illness Index
Ultrasonography / methods
Vagina / diagnostic imaging*