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Subject Area

Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

Objectives To assess the role of the gray-scale and Doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Background CPP is a major cause of morbidity among women of different ages. Patients and methods We included in this study 200 female patients. They were referred to the Radiodiagnosis Department at Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital complaining of CPP. Ultrasonographic scanning of the pelvis was requested to evaluate the cause. Results This study included 200 female patients with clinical signs and symptoms suggestive of CPP. The age of the patients ranged from 19 to 77 years, with a mean age±SD of 34.3±12.2 years. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gynecological causes of CPP in this study were 93.28 and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of urological causes of CPP in this study were 94 and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal causes of CPP in this study were 88.88 and 100%, respectively. Conclusion Ultrasonography is the modality of choice for imaging evaluation of CPP in females.

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