Advances in gynecologic imaging and intervention

The female pelvic mass. Diagnosis and management

When a pelvic mass is encountered in a female patient, there are several tools available to the physician as diagnostic aids. The patient's age, history, and physical examination; diagnostic imaging studies; and laboratory tests can contribute valuable information to the diagnosis and management of the case. It is essential for today's physician to become familiar with these tools and to be able to direct management appropriately.