Incidental adnexal masses: the role of imaging in the management of the patient
A Rockall · RöFo - Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren · 2014 · Heft 04
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Zusammenfassung
Adnexal masses are a relatively common finding and are usually benign. When an adnexal mass is detected incidentally on cross-sectional imaging, it is important to ensure that the patient follows the most appropriate pathway and ultrasound will be the most appropriate intial imaging in most cases. Ultrasound can triage patients into three categories: 1. appropriately reassured that there are benign characteristics; 2. followed up for reassurance in likely benign cases; 3. Referred for further tests if there is a suspicion of possible malignancy. There are two helpful guidelines can be used when an adnexal mass i…