Journal of Shandong University (Health Sciences) ›› 2019, Vol. 57 ›› Issue (6): 40-45.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2019.522

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Imaging diagnosis of endometriosis

LU Jingjing1, XIA Yu2   

  1. 1. Department of Radiology;
    2. Department of Ultrasound, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences &
    Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China
  • Published:2022-09-27

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Abstract: Endometriosis is a common and frequently-occurring disease in women of childbearing age. It is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain. As endometriosis is widespread, imaging techniques can provide a comprehensive and objective assessment of the lesion. This article describes the application of a variety of imaging techniques in the diagnosis of endometriosis, and reviews the techniques and advances in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.

Key words: Endometriosis, Imaging diagnosis, Ultrasound, Magnetic resonance imaging

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  • R711.71
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