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Review
. 2017 Mar;60(1):38-45.
doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000261.

Imaging of Adnexal Masses

Mili Thakur  1 , Dirk Timmerman
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Review

Imaging of Adnexal Masses

Mili Thakur et al. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

We review and emphasize the importance of gynecologic ultrasound scan for the preoperative evaluation of adnexal masses. Transvaginal ultrasound performed by a trained clinician has a good sensitivity and specificity for discriminating benign and malignant adnexal masses. In conjunction with a carefully obtained history, assessment of risk factors, a focused physical examination and serum markers, the information obtained by a gynecologic ultrasound evaluation can assist the clinician in the diagnosis and treatment of adnexal masses.

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