Diagnostic findings in adenomyosis: a pictorial review on the major concerns

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2015 Apr;19(7):1146-54.

Abstract

Adenomyosis is a benign pathology with a marked impact on women in reproductive age. The prevalence of adenomyosis ranges from 5 to 70%. Dysmenorrhea, metrorrhagia, chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia and infertility often occur, while a third of the women is asymptomatic. This pictorial review focuses on the peculiar patterns of presentation in adenomyosis. They are identified by means of non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques, with particular reference to 2D- and 3D-transvaginal sonography, sonohysterosalpingography, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopic techniques (i.e. hysteroscopy and laparoscopy).

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenomyosis / diagnosis*
  • Adenomyosis / metabolism
  • Adenomyosis / surgery*
  • Dysmenorrhea / diagnosis
  • Dysmenorrhea / metabolism
  • Dysmenorrhea / surgery
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis
  • Endometriosis / metabolism
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / methods
  • Infertility / diagnosis
  • Infertility / metabolism
  • Infertility / surgery
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Pregnancy