Ultrasound & Elastography in the Diagnosis of Endometriosis & Adenomyosis-Comparing the Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound with Elastography Vs. Mri in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis and Adenomyosis

Abstract: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) and adenomyosis are common causes of pelvic pain and infertility. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is critical for management. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), increasingly augmented with elastography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the leading noninvasive modalities.

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS),, Elastography,, Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE),, Adenomyosis,, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),, Diagnostic accuracy,, Pelvic pain, Infertility, Strain elastography, Noninvasive imaging, Sensitivity, Specificity, MUSA criteria, Junctional zone,, Uterine imaging.

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