| Ultrasound for Pelvic Pain II: Nongynecologic Causes. | |
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PMID: 21419328 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Acute pelvic pain in women is a common presenting complaint that can result from various conditions. Because these conditions can be of gynecologic or nongynecologic origin, they may pose a challenge to the diagnostic acumen of physicians, including radiologists. A thorough workup should include clinical history, physical examination, laboratory data, and appropriate imaging studies, all of which should be available to the radiologist for evaluation. Ultrasound is the primary imaging modality in women with acute pelvic pain because of its high sensitivity, low cost, wide availability, and lack of ionizing radiation, particularly when a gynecologic disorder is suspected as the underlying cause. However, other modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be very helpful, especially when a nongynecologic condition is suspected. |
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Authors:
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Susan J Ackerman; Abid Irshad; Munazza Anis |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America Volume: 38 ISSN: 1558-0474 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8709551 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 69-83 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, 96 Jonathan Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. |
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