Differential diagnosis of adenomyosis: the role of hysteroscopy and laparoscopy

Alessandro Pontis, Luigi Nappi, Felice Sorrentino, Stefano Angioni
In: Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology · 2019 · vol. 46(4) , pp. 511–515 · doi:10.12891/ceog4814.2019 · W2967643934
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Abstract

Adenomyosis is defined as the heterotopic presence of endometrial mucosa (glands and stroma) abnormally implanted within myometrium with a range of clinical presentations, the most common being heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhoea; nevertheless, patients can also be asymptomatic. This review describes the state of the art of role of hysteroscopy and laparoscopy in the diagnosis of adenomyosis according to recent literature findings. Hysteroscopy offers the advantage of direct visualization of the uterine cavity, and nowadays is performed in the office. It is immediately preceded by a physical exam and a transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) to evaluate uterine characteristics. It is offers the possibility of obtaining endometrial/myometrial biopsies under visual control. Laparoscopy is not traditionally considered a diagnostic tool for adenomyosis, but it can have a complementary role in the differential diagnosis of this insidious pathology.

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