Endometriosis affects between 5 and 45% of women in reproductive age, is associated with
significant morbidity, and constitutes a major public health concern. The correct diagnosis is …

The main challenges of imaging for endometriosis are the detection of nonovarian disease
and the evaluation of the extension of the disease into pelvic structures. Transvaginal …

Transvaginal ultrasonography has become the primary test in the diagnosis of pelvic
endometriosis and adenomyosis. A review of the literature on the diagnostic accuracy of …

Although laparoscopy is the gold standard for the diagnosis of endometriosis, the need for
this invasive diagnostic tool is a major stumbling-block in both effective clinical management …

Endometriosis corresponds to ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine
cavity. Clinical symptoms include dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia, infertility, painful defecation …

Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. This
definition is based on Sampson's concept that the disease is caused by peritoneal …

Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder defined by the presence of endometrial
tissue outside the uterus. It is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain and typically …

Endometriosis is an important gynecologic disorder primarily affecting women during their
reproductive years. Pathologically, it is the result of functional endometrium located outside …

BACKGROUND Successful surgical treatment of deep bowel endometriosis depends on
obtaining detailed information about the lesions, prior to the procedure. The objective of this …

Transvaginal ultrasound is the natural first choice of image modality when investigating
pelvic pain or menstrual disorders, but correct diagnosis of adenomyosis is dependent on …