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==Overview==
==Overview==
There are no specific CT findings associated with endometriosis.
A [[CT]] scan is not the most sensitive non-invasive method for the diagnosis of endometriosis. [[MRI]] is preferred over [[CT]]. On a [[CT]] scan, endometriosis shows [[catamenial pneumothorax]], [[hemothorax]], and lung [[nodules]].
 
==CT==
==CT==
There are no specific CT findings associated with endometriosis.
A [[CT]] scan is not the most sensitive non-invasive method for the diagnosis of endometriosis. [[MRI]] is preferred over [[CT]]. On a [[CT]] scan, endometriosis shows [[catamenial pneumothorax]], [[hemothorax]], and lung [[nodules]].


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 17 August 2017

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aravind Kuchkuntla, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

A CT scan is not the most sensitive non-invasive method for the diagnosis of endometriosis. MRI is preferred over CT. On a CT scan, endometriosis shows catamenial pneumothorax, hemothorax, and lung nodules.

CT

A CT scan is not the most sensitive non-invasive method for the diagnosis of endometriosis. MRI is preferred over CT. On a CT scan, endometriosis shows catamenial pneumothorax, hemothorax, and lung nodules.

References