Diagnosis

Non invasive techniques

3.3

Ultrasound is being used for the evaluation of masses in the pelvis. But the ultrasound image of endometriosis is also lacking specific signs. Even though it is not suitable for establishing the diagnosis endometriosis, it might be used for the monitoring of patients with the disease.

Ultrasound might also be used to facilitate the punction of endometriotic cysts in order to aspirate fluid for cytologic diagnosis.

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