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Review

Adnexal Diseases

Andrea Rockall  1   2 , Rosemarie Forstner  3
Juerg Hodler  1 , Rahel A. Kubik-Huch  2 , Gustav K. von Schulthess  3
, editors.
In: Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis 2018-2021: Diagnostic Imaging - IDKD Book [Internet]. Cham (CH): Springer; 2018. Chapter 8.
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Adnexal Diseases

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Adnexal masses are a common clinical finding and may present symptomatically or incidentally. Most adnexal masses are benign and most can be confidently characterized on ultrasound. The common ovarian lesions, including physiological cysts, endometrioma, benign cystic teratoma, and cystadenoma, should be readily recognized. Malignant lesions are much less common, but recognition is important to ensure referral to a specialist center. MRI is advocated for problem-solving in the case of a sonographically indeterminate adnexal mass. An algorithmic approach to MRI interpretation is advocated. Risk stratification of adnexal masses, either on US or on MRI, can help the clinician to plan the most appropriate treatment for the patient.

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