Adamson G D
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Feb;162(2):568-9. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(90)90431-6.
Despite advances in diagnostic techniques, endometriosis remains an enigmatic condition. Clinical symptoms and signs often do not correlate with the anatomic stage of the disease, and morphologic characteristics very widely. A definitive diagnosis can be established only by direct visualization, usually by laparoscopy. In some cases biopsy may be necessary to confirm the presence of disease.
尽管诊断技术取得了进展，但子宫内膜异位症仍然是一种难以捉摸的病症。临床症状和体征往往与疾病的解剖学分期不相关，而且形态学特征差异很大。只有通过直接观察，通常是腹腔镜检查，才能做出明确诊断。在某些情况下，可能需要进行活检以确认疾病的存在。
