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- Title
Adenomyosis: An Updated Review on Diagnosis and Classification.
- Authors
Moawad, Gaby; Fruscalzo, Arrigo; Youssef, Youssef; Kheil, Mira; Tawil, Tala; Nehme, Jimmy; Pirtea, Paul; Guani, Benedetta; Afaneh, Huda; Ayoubi, Jean Marc; Feki, Anis
- 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.
- Subjects
ENDOMETRIOSIS; PELVIC pain; UTERINE hemorrhage; DIAGNOSIS; SYMPTOMS; MEDICAL care
- Publication
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023, Vol 12, Issue 14, p4828
- ISSN
2077-0383
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jcm12144828