Endometriosis physical examination

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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], Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[3]

Overview

Examination findings on digital vaginal examination and speculum examination include a fixed retroverted uterus, palpable nodularity of the uterosacral ligaments, and cul-de-sac with narrowing of the posterior fornix.

Physical Examination

Physical examination findings in a patient with endometriosis include:[1]

HEENT

Patient may have:

Respiratory

Abdominal examination

Digital examination of the vagina

Common physical examination findings on digital examination include:[2]

Speculum examination of the vagina

Speculum examination may reveal:

References

  1. Cranney R, Condous G, Reid S (2017). "An update on the diagnosis, surgical management, and fertility outcomes for women with endometrioma". Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 96 (6): 633–643. doi:10.1111/aogs.13114. PMID 28186620.
  2. Vercellini P, Trespidi L, De Giorgi O, Cortesi I, Parazzini F, Crosignani PG (1996). "Endometriosis and pelvic pain: relation to disease stage and localization". Fertil Steril. 65 (2): 299–304. PMID 8566252.