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Review
. 2023 Jul 21;12(14):4828.
doi: 10.3390/jcm12144828.

Adenomyosis: An Updated Review on Diagnosis and Classification

Gaby Moawad  1 , Arrigo Fruscalzo  2 , Youssef Youssef  3 , Mira Kheil  4 , Tala Tawil  5 , Jimmy Nehme  6 , Paul Pirtea  7 , Benedetta Guani  2 , Huda Afaneh  8 , Jean Marc Ayoubi  7 , Anis Feki  2
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Review

Adenomyosis: An Updated Review on Diagnosis and Classification

Gaby Moawad et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

Adenomyosis is a commonly diagnosed benign condition characterized by the presence of ectopic endometrial glands within the underlying myometrium. The most common presenting signs and symptoms are abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. The clinical relevance of this condition is evident in both medical and surgical care. Histopathology and imaging studies are used for the diagnosis and classification of adenomyosis, which are hallmarks of the advancement of our ability to diagnose adenomyosis. Importantly, the diagnosis and classification of adenomyosis lacks standardization due to the nature of imaging techniques, features of adenomyosis, and the clinical spectrum of adenomyosis. We reviewed the literature to summarize the available classification systems for adenomyosis and highlight the different imaging approaches and histologic criteria used in diagnosis. Despite the high prevalence of the disease, there is no clear consensus on one classification system. We provide a review of some of the classification systems available and discuss their strengths and limitations.

Keywords: MRI; abnormal uterine bleeding; adenomyosis; dysmenorrhea; histopathology; imaging; junctional zone; pelvic pain; ultrasound; uterine disorders.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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