Modern approaches to classification of adenomyosis

Abstract

This article presents a modern review of the main classifications of adenomyosis based on the clinical course, the prevalence of the pathological process, the results of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, and histological verification. The analysis is based on domestic and foreign literature, federal clinical recommendations, and results of our own research. Despite the large number of different classifications of the disease, there are still shortcomings noted in this review. Based on the available rubricators, we emphasized the need to create a classification of adenomyosis with an assessment of the clinical picture, genetic and molecular profiles, the results of non-invasive assessment methods, and a correlation with the histological conclusion. A unified classification would solve many problems in scientific and practical activities for accurate and early diagnosis of adenomyosis, identification of risk groups for patients with an aggressive course of the pathological process, selection of reasonable recommendations, and timely appointment of pathogenetic therapy.

Keywords

adenomyosis / classification / genital endometriosis / diagnosis

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