Sonography and MR imaging for the assessment of deep pelvic endometriosis

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2005 Mar-Apr;12(2):178-85; quiz 177, 186. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2005.01.014.

Abstract

Deep pelvic endometriosis may involve the uterosacral ligaments, the pouch of Douglas, the vagina, the rectum, and occasionally the bladder. Assessment by physical examination is difficult, and imaging techniques are needed to evaluate the location and extent of endometriosis. In this review, we describe transvaginal and rectal endoscopic sonographic and magnetic resonance imaging features suggestive of deep pelvic endometriosis and their diagnostic performance.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endometriosis / pathology*
  • Endosonography / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Pelvis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index