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*Enlarged and fixed ovaries can be palpated | *Enlarged and fixed ovaries can be palpated | ||
*Lateral displacement of the cervix | *Lateral displacement of the cervix | ||
===Speculum examination of the vagina | ===Speculum examination of the vagina=== | ||
*Lesions of endometriosis may present on the cervix or vagina | *Lesions of endometriosis may present on the cervix or vagina | ||
*Cervical displacement can be visualized | *Cervical displacement can be visualized | ||
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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
Physical Examination
Physical Examination findings in a patient with endometriosis include:
HEENT
Pallor may be present due to anemia
Cardiovascular
Normal heart sounds are heard
Respiratory
Normal breath sounds are heard
Abdominal examination
- Lower abdominal tenderness will be present
- Bimanual examination will demonstrate a fixed retroverted uterus with tenderness.
Digital examination of the vagina
Common physical examination findings on digital examination include:
- Fixed retroverted uterus
- Nodualrity of the uterosacral ligaments
- Narrowing of the posterior vaginal fornix in patients with stage 3 and stage 4 disease
- Enlarged and fixed ovaries can be palpated
- Lateral displacement of the cervix
Speculum examination of the vagina
- Lesions of endometriosis may present on the cervix or vagina
- Cervical displacement can be visualized