Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Acute Pelvic Pain in Nonpregnant Reproductive Age Patients

ABSTRACT In an emergency setting pelvic ultrasound is the tool of choice for the evaluation of the patients presenting with acute pelvic pain. It has a high sensitivity and specificity for detection of pelvic pathology, low cost, widespread availability and lack of ionizing radiation. This article presents a variety of case scenarios regarding the nonpregnant female of reproductive age presenting with acute pelvic and lower abdominal pain. By using illustrative images, the reader will be able to differentiate between the most common causes of abdominal and/or pelvic pain and identify typical B-mode and color Doppler ultrasound findings and CT images that require immediate treatment, while minimizing the performance of unnecessary additional imaging and invasive procedures. How to cite this article Zafar N, Kupesic Plavsic S. Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Acute Pelvic Pain in Nonpregnant Reproductive Age Patients. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(2):207-217.

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Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Nonpregnant Patients in Reproductive Age

Donald School Journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1233 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 112-120

Author(s):

Bailey Wilson ◽

Sanja Kupesic Plavsic

Keyword(s):

Vaginal Bleeding ◽

Obstet Gynecol ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding ◽

Color Doppler Ultrasound ◽

Uterine Bleeding ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Ultrasound Findings ◽

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

ABSTRACT Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined as any alteration in the volume, pattern or duration of menstrual blood flow. Abnormal uterine bleeding can be due to a number of organic and dysfunctional causes. This article presents different case scenarios of nonpregnant reproductive age patients presenting with abnormal genital tract bleeding. These cases will allow the reader to identify differential diagnoses related to each scenario and to understand ultrasound findings typical for nonpregnant patients presenting with abnormal vaginal bleeding. The role of B-mode and color Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding is described. Standard treatment methods are also listed for each case. How to cite this article Wilson B, Plavsic SK. Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in Nonpregnant Patients in Reproductive Age. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012;6(1):112-120.

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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Pelvic Pain in the Reproductive Age Group

Ultrasound Quarterly ◽

10.1097/ruq.0000000000000200 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 108-115 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Priyadarshani R. Bhosale ◽

Marcia C. Javitt ◽

Mostafa Atri ◽

Robert D. Harris ◽

Stella K. Kang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pelvic Pain ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Age Group ◽

Appropriateness Criteria ◽

Acr Appropriateness Criteria ◽

Acute Pelvic Pain ◽

Reproductive Age Group

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Endometriosis

10.2310/im.1005 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Valerie A Flores ◽

Hugh S Taylor

Keyword(s):

Pelvic Pain ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Fertility Treatment ◽

Future Research ◽

Retrograde Menstruation ◽

Reproductive Age Women ◽

Aberrant Gene Expression ◽

Aberrant Gene

Endometriosis is a chronic, gynecologic disease affecting 6 to 10% of reproductive age women. Pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and infertility are the most common symptoms of endometriosis that can have a significant impact on patients’ lives. Although the etiology remains largely unknown, the role of estrogens in the development and growth of endometriosis is well characterized. Medical and surgical therapies are the two cornerstones of endometriosis management. Following diagnosis of endometriosis, treatment options will be dependent on patient preference (ie, seeking pain relief versus fertility treatment). Future research aimed at targeting altered molecular pathways in patients with endometriosis will hopefully help mitigate the burden of this debilitating disease. This review contains 5 figures, 7 tables, and 75 references. Key Words: aberrant gene expression, altered immunity, endometriosis, infertility, medical and surgical therapy, pelvic pain, retrograde menstruation, stem cells

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