@article{CJCR1369,
author = {Milan M. Terzic and Jelena Dotlic and Ivana Likic and Nebojsa Ladjevic and Natasa Brndusic and Nebojsa Arsenovic and Sanja Maricic and Tihomir Mihailovic and Sasa Andrijasevic},
title = {Current diagnostic approach to patients with adnexal masses: which tools are relevant in routine praxis?},
journal = {Chinese Journal of Cancer Research},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
year = {2013},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate which anamnestic, laboratory and ultrasound parameters used in routine practice could predict the nature of adnexal mass, thus enabling referral to relevant specialist.
Materials and methods: Study involved the women treated for adnexal tumors throughout a period of 2 years. On admission, detailed anamnestic and laboratory data were obtained, expert ultrasound scan was performed, and power Doppler index (PDI), risk of malignancy index (RMI) and body mass index (BMI) were calculated for all patients. Obtained data were related to histopathological findings, and statistically analyzed.
Results: The study included 689 women (112 malignant, 544 benignant, and 33 borderline tumors). Malignant and borderline tumors were more frequent in postmenopausal women (P=0.000). Women who had benignant tumors had the lowest BMI (P=0.000). There were significant (P},
issn = {1993-0631}, url = {https://cjcr.amegroups.org/article/view/1369}
}