T Holland

Adenomyosis is a benign invasion of endometrial glands and stroma into the uterine myometrium. [1, 2]. It can present with heavy and painful menstrual bleeding or be asymptomatic [2-4]. Over last three decades the diagnosis of adenomyosis h…

The aim of this study was to explore patient experiences and perceptions of adenomyosis.

The IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis group) statement is a consensus opinion on terms, definitions and measurements that may be used to describe the sonographic features of the different phenotypes of endometriosis. Currently…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between the ultrasound features of adenomyosis and the severity of menstrual pain. METHODS: This was a prospective observational study set in the general gynecology clinic of a university teaching …

Women presenting with typical symptoms of ureteric stones, such as renal colic, are referred to urologists for further examination and treatment. Atypical presentation includes pelvic pain which may be misdiagnosed as being of gynecological…

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of identifying pelvic segments of normal ureters and measuring their size on standard transvaginal ultrasound examination. METHODS: This was a prospective observational study from June to July 2012…

STUDY QUESTION: What is the prevalence of adenomyosis in a population of women attending a general gynaecological clinic? SUMMARY ANSWER: Adenomyosis was present in 206 of 985 [20.9%; 95% confidence interval (CI): 18.5-23.6%] women include…

OBJECTIVES: To assess the value of preoperative ultrasound examination in predicting the feasibility of intermediate-level laparoscopic surgery for benign adnexal masses. METHODS: Symptomatic women with a clinical or ultrasound diagnosis o…