Open AccessENDOMETRIOSIS : ENIGMATICAL DIAGNOSIS
Author(s) -
Sandeep Pophale,
Shreya Chinchoriya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global journal for research analysis
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/gjra/7202792
Subject(s) - endometriosis , medicine , laparoscopy , infertility , histopathology , incidence (geometry) , gold standard (test) , obstetrics , gynecology , radiology , pathology , pregnancy , physics , biology , optics , genetics
Background: The prevalence of endometriosis is seen to be from 10% to 20% in the reproductive age group whereas that of endometriosis is 30% to 70% among women presenting with infertility. In our study the incidence of endometriosis appears to be 6.31%. The objective is study the common presentation in cases of endometriosis and their diagnostic accuracy with the help of radiological modalities . laparoscopy and histopathology remains the gold standard modality to diagnose endometriosis.Methods: A total of 200 patients with adnexal masses in the women of reproductive age group were studied. Endometriosis was identified by laparoscopy in 12 cases and confirmed by histopathological examination.Results: Out of the above 200 patients, 6.31% (12 cases) were diagnosed as cases of endometriosis. Out of which, 25% patients had moderate to severe endometriosis.The ultrasound turned out to be an important method in diagnosing the cases of endometriosis Conclusions: The symptoms and clinical signs should raise the suspicion of pelvic endometriosis.ultrasound plays an important role in diagnosing the cases of endometriosis