Validation of the follicular and ovarian thresholds by an 18-MHz ultrasound imaging in polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot cutoff for North African patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrinopathies among young women. Ultrasound evidence of polycystic ovaries is one of its crucial diagnostic criteria.

Objectives

Our main objective is to study the contribution of ultrasound data in diagnosing PCOS. In addition, we aim to establish a new cutoff point for the use of ultrasound and to determine its sensitivity as well as its specificity.

Design

It was a prospective study, including all patients presenting with clinical hyperandrogenism.

Methods

The ultrasound examination of these patients was performed using a novel ultrasound machine (18 MHz) compared to an older ultrasound machine (2 Hz-8 MHz). Inclusion criteria encompassed adult female patients over 18 years presentin

SUBMITTER: Ach T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337176 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature