Evaluation of the Pattern of Sonographic Detectable Adnexal Masses in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Adnexal mass is a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Ultrasound scan is the mainstay in detecting pelvic adnexal mass. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate sonographic detectable adnexal masses among women undergoing gynaecological ultrasound scan at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). METHODS: This was a non-experimental retrospective study carried out at radiology department UMTH. Data was collected using convenient sampling method and was grouped into positive and negative ultrasound findings. The data was analysed using SPSS version 17.0 statistical software. RESULTS: Total of 300 subjects were recruited for the study. 15.7% or 1 in every 6 patients (1:6) ultrasound detectable adnexal masses was reported. Youngadult (20-40 years) had the highestadnexal mass (9.7%). CONCLUSION: This study has established the various pattern and occurrence of ultrasound detectable adnexal masses seen at radiology department UMTH.
Authors and Affiliations
Abubakar Umar, Anthony Chukwuka Ugwu, Sadiq Abubakar Audu, Danfulani Mohammed, Mohammed Abacha, Ali Alhaji Modu
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