Question

A 26-year-old female presents with a 2-month history of lower abdominal pain, dysmenorrhoea, and dyspareunia. Pelvic examination suggests tenderness in the adnexal regions. Which investigation is most useful for initial assessment of suspected endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

Transvaginal ultrasound

Answer

Diagnostic laparoscopy

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MRI pelvis

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CA-125 blood test

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Abdominal X-ray

Practice question

A 26-year-old female presents with a 2-month history of lower abdominal pain, dysmenorrhoea, and dyspareunia. Pelvic examination suggests tenderness in the adnexal regions. Which investigation is most useful for initial assessment of suspected endometriosis?