Ultrasonographic findings in pelvic endometriosis: literature review and pictorial essay

Authors

  • Vitória Liz Taumaturgo da Costa Centro Universitário Christus (Unichristus)
  • Maria Beatriz Taumaturgo Moreira Universidade Estadual do Ceará (UECE)
  • Luís Arthur Brasil Gadelha Farias Hospital São José de Doenças Infecciosas (HSJ); Escola de Saúde Pública do Ceará (ESP); Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC)
  • Jesus Irajacy Fernandes da Costa Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC); Hospital Universitário Walter Cantídio (HUWC)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20513/2447-6595.2020v60n4p32-38

Keywords:

Endometriosis, Gynecology, Ultrasonography, Diagnostic imaging

Abstract

The diagnosis of endometriosis can be made with some security when they exhibit typical aspects, using the various imaging methods. Ultrasonography is usually a cheap and accessible method that has high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of endometriotic lesions. This article aims to describe the main findings in ultrasound of pelvic endometriosis with a focus on extra‑uterine involvement.

Published

2020-12-03

Issue

Section

ARTIGOS DE REVISÃO