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VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 4 ( October-December, 2007 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management

George M Graham

Keywords : Adnexal mass,pregnancy complications,ultrasound

Citation Information : Graham GM. Adnexal Masses in Pregnancy: Diagnosis and Management. Donald School J Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2007; 1 (4):66-74.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10009-1121

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-12-2008

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2007; The Author(s).


Abstract

Learning objectives

To list the differential diagnoses of adnexal masses in pregnancy

To interpret ultrasound images of adnexal masses and distinguish benign from malignant masses

To describe the management options for adnexal masses in pregnancy, including the indications and options for surgical intervention.

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