A Practical Guide to the Clinical Evaluation of Endometriosis-Associated Pelvic Pain.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol
; 27(2): 270-279, 2020 02.
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| ID: mdl-31669551
ABSTRACT
Endometriosis-associated pain (EAP) has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected and their families. Recognizing that endometriosis is a chronic condition associated with an impairment in function and negative social impact, there is a shift toward reducing diagnostic delays and initiating timely management. This article provides a comprehensive and practical approach to the clinical diagnosis of EAP, which can subsequently facilitate prompt and directed treatment. The key components of the history, physical examination, and high-quality imaging to evaluate suspected EAP and related pain conditions are presented. Currently, biomarkers have limited utility in the diagnosis of endometriosis, but research in this area continues; development of a reliable noninvasive test for endometriosis may further improve early identification of this condition.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto
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Dolor Pélvico
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Técnicas de Diagnóstico Obstétrico y Ginecológico
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Endometriosis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Minim Invasive Gynecol
Asunto de la revista:
GINECOLOGIA
Año:
2020
Tipo del documento:
Article