Can the doctor be sure if a person has endometriosis only with vaginal ultrasound viewing?!


Question: Can the doctor be sure if a person has endometriosis only with vaginal ultrasound viewing.?
Answers:
No. The endometrial plaques which can form throughout the organs of the pelvis are usually very small, and cannot be resolved, even using vaginal ultrasound. In some instances we can see blood filled cysts which may form from these plaques, called an endometrioma, or chocolate cyst, or we may see secondary signs of endometriosis such as dilation of the fallopian tubes due to blockage. However, even if these findings are detected using ultrasound, they can only raise the suspicion, rather than confirm the diagnosis of endometriosis, and further investigation such as as a laparoscopy may be required.Health Question & Answer

yes, it should show up on the "picture". with enough experience, a doctor will be able to differentiate between normal and problem areasHealth Question & Answer



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