The Pathogenetic Enigma of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Overview

Journal J Ultrasound

Publisher Springer

Specialty Radiology

Date 2013 Feb 12

PMID 23396998

Citations 4

Authors

S Speca

C Napolitano

G Tagliaferri

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Abstract

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disease with heterogeneous clinical and anatomical features that were first described in 1721 by Antonio Vallisneri. There is still a lack of consensus regarding the criteria to be used for diagnosis of PCOS. Transvaginal ultrasonography with Doppler studies of the ovarian and pelvic vasculature plays an important role in its diagnosis, but findings must be interpreted in light of the patient's symptoms and laboratory findings.

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