Book contents
- Gynaecological Ultrasound Scanning
- Gynaecological Ultrasound Scanning
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Machine and Scanning Environment
- Chapter 2 Baseline Sonographic Assessment of the Female Pelvis
- Chapter 3 Difficult Gynaecological Ultrasound Examination
- Chapter 4 Sonographic Assessment of Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis
- Chapter 5 Sonographic Assessment of Congenital Uterine Anomalies
- Chapter 6 Sonographic Assessment of Endometrial Pathology
- Chapter 7 Sonographic Assessment of Polycystic Ovaries
- Chapter 8 Sonographic Assessment of Ovarian Cysts and Masses
- Chapter 9 Sonographic Assessment of Pelvic Endometriosis
- Chapter 10 Sonographic Assessment of Fallopian Tubes and Tubal Pathologies
- Chapter 11 Role of Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Treatment
- Chapter 12 Operative Ultrasound in Gynaecology
- Chapter 13 Sonographic Assessment of Complications Related to Assisted Reproductive Techniques
- Chapter 14 Sonographic Assessment of Early Pregnancy
- Chapter 15 Tips and Tricks when Using Ultrasound in a Contraception Clinic
- Chapter 16 Doppler Ultrasound in Gynaecology
- Index
- References
Chapter 8 - Sonographic Assessment of Ovarian Cysts and Masses
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 February 2020
- Gynaecological Ultrasound Scanning
- Gynaecological Ultrasound Scanning
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Machine and Scanning Environment
- Chapter 2 Baseline Sonographic Assessment of the Female Pelvis
- Chapter 3 Difficult Gynaecological Ultrasound Examination
- Chapter 4 Sonographic Assessment of Uterine Fibroids and Adenomyosis
- Chapter 5 Sonographic Assessment of Congenital Uterine Anomalies
- Chapter 6 Sonographic Assessment of Endometrial Pathology
- Chapter 7 Sonographic Assessment of Polycystic Ovaries
- Chapter 8 Sonographic Assessment of Ovarian Cysts and Masses
- Chapter 9 Sonographic Assessment of Pelvic Endometriosis
- Chapter 10 Sonographic Assessment of Fallopian Tubes and Tubal Pathologies
- Chapter 11 Role of Ultrasound in Assisted Reproductive Treatment
- Chapter 12 Operative Ultrasound in Gynaecology
- Chapter 13 Sonographic Assessment of Complications Related to Assisted Reproductive Techniques
- Chapter 14 Sonographic Assessment of Early Pregnancy
- Chapter 15 Tips and Tricks when Using Ultrasound in a Contraception Clinic
- Chapter 16 Doppler Ultrasound in Gynaecology
- Index
- References
Summary
Pelvic ultrasound remains the single most effective method for detection and characterization of adnexal masses . While transvaginal ultrasound provides optimal visualization, it has limited field of view; larger masses, which extend up into the abdomen, are best assessed by both transvaginal and transabdominal scan. Colour or power Doppler is useful in detecting flow in apparent solid areas and septations. The majority of adnexal masses are benign, particularly in premenopausal women. The vast majority of benign adnexal masses have characteristic ultrasound features to allow correct diagnosis in 90 per cent of women . Ultrasound assessment of the morphological and vascular features of a mass has been shown to be highly effective for predicting whether a mass is benign or malignant. Accurate characterization of adnexal masses is essential for optimal patient management.
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- Gynaecological Ultrasound ScanningTips and Tricks, pp. 100 - 120Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020