Endometriomas, also known as chocolate cysts, are cysts that appear mainly in women with severe endometriosis. These cysts can be detected by transvaginal ultrasound, by introducing an ultrasound probe through the vagina.
For this reason, transvaginal ultrasound helps in the diagnosis of endometriosis. However, this ultrasound test will not clearly show endometrial adhesions.
Read the full article on: Diagnosis of endometriosis: analytical and imaging tests ( 45).
By Elisa Pérez Larrea M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sara Salgado B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 07/24/2024
