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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[CT]] is not the most sensitive | 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== | ||
[[CT]] is not the most sensitive | 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== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Endometriosis Microchapters |
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Endometriosis CT On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Endometriosis CT |
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.