Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: Making the Diagnosis. (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Levine, Elliot M.; Fernandez, Carlos M.; Pham, Maggie; Shashoua, Abraham; Locher, Stephen
• Is Part Of: Journal of diagnostic medical sonography. Volume 35:Number 6(2019:Dec.)
• Page Start: 511
• Page End: 513
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: 3D sonography -- endometriosis -- deep infiltrating endometriosis; Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Ultrasonic imaging -- Periodicals; Échographie -- Périodiques; Échographie; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); 616.07543
• DOI: 10.1177/8756479319858993
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 8756-4793

Abstract

A case is described of a patient who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of endometriosis. She underwent a diagnostic laparoscopy, which failed to identify any features of endometriosis. The patient subsequently underwent a 3D transvaginal sonogram that demonstrated evidence of a deep infiltrating endometriosis, affecting the right uterosacral ligament. This case demonstrates the diagnostic ability of 3D transvaginal sonography and, at the same time, the potential deficiency of laparoscopy to make the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis.