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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

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

CT

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