Endometriosis

Variant: 1 Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.

Procedure	Appropriateness Category	Relative Radiation Level
US pelvis transabdominal and US pelvis transvaginal	Usually Appropriate	O
US pelvis transvaginal	Usually Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
US pelvis transabdominal	Usually Not Appropriate	O
CT pelvis with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢☢

Variant: 2 Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.

Procedure	Appropriateness Category	Relative Radiation Level
MRI pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
CT pelvis with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢☢

Variant: 3 Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.

Procedure	Appropriateness Category	Relative Radiation Level
US pelvis transabdominal and US pelvis transvaginal	Usually Appropriate	O
US pelvis transrectal	Usually Appropriate	O
US pelvis transvaginal	Usually Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
Fluoroscopy contrast enema	May Be Appropriate (Disagreement)	☢☢☢
US pelvis transabdominal	Usually Not Appropriate	O
CT pelvis with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢☢

Variant: 4 Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.

Procedure	Appropriateness Category	Relative Radiation Level
MRI pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Appropriate	O
US pelvis transabdominal	May Be Appropriate	O
US pelvis transabdominal and US pelvis transvaginal	May Be Appropriate	O
US pelvis transvaginal	May Be Appropriate	O
MRI pelvis without IV contrast	May Be Appropriate (Disagreement)	O
CT pelvis with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢
CT pelvis without and with IV contrast	Usually Not Appropriate	☢☢☢☢

Panel Members

Summary of Literature Review

Introduction/Background

Special Imaging Considerations

Initial Imaging Definition

Initial imaging is defined as imaging at the beginning of the care episode for the medical condition defined by the variant. More than one procedure can be considered usually appropriate in the initial imaging evaluation when:

There are procedures that are equivalent alternatives (i.e., only one procedure will be ordered to provide the clinical information to effectively manage the patient’s care)

There are complementary procedures (i.e., more than one procedure is ordered as a set or simultaneously wherein each procedure provides unique clinical information to effectively manage the patient’s care).

Discussion of Procedures by Variant

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
A. CT Pelvis With IV Contrast

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
B. CT Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
C. CT Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
D. MRI Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
E. MRI Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
F. US Pelvis Transabdominal

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
G. US Pelvis Transabdominal and US Pelvis Transvaginal

Variant 1: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Initial imaging.
H. US Pelvis Transvaginal

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.
A. CT Pelvis With IV Contrast

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.
B. CT Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.
C. CT Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.
D. MRI Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 2: Adult. Clinically suspected pelvic endometriosis. Indeterminate or negative ultrasound. Next imaging study for characterization or treatment planning.
E. MRI Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
A. CT Pelvis With IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
B. CT Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
C. CT Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
D. Fluoroscopy Contrast Enema

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
E. MRI Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
F. MRI Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
G. US Pelvis Transabdominal

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
H. US Pelvis Transabdominal and US Pelvis Transvaginal

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
I. US Pelvis Transrectal

Variant 3: Adult. Clinically suspected rectosigmoid endometriosis. Initial imaging.
J. US Pelvis Transvaginal

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
A. CT Pelvis With IV Contrast

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
B. CT Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
C. CT Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
D. MRI Pelvis Without and With IV Contrast

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
E. MRI Pelvis Without IV Contrast

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
F. US Pelvis Transabdominal

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
G. US Pelvis Transabdominal and US Pelvis Transvaginal

Variant 4: Adult. Established postoperative endometriosis diagnosis. New or ongoing symptoms of endometriosis. Follow-up imaging.
H. US Pelvis Transvaginal

Summary of Recommendations

Supporting Documents

The evidence table, literature search, and appendix for this topic are available at https://acsearch.acr.org/list. The appendix includes the strength of evidence assessment and the final rating round tabulations for each recommendation.

For additional information on the Appropriateness Criteria methodology and other supporting documents, please go to the ACR website at https://www.acr.org/Clinical-Resources/Clinical-Tools-and-Reference/Appropriateness-Criteria.

Appropriateness Category Names and Definitions

Appropriateness Category Name	Appropriateness Rating	Appropriateness Category Definition
Usually Appropriate	7, 8, or 9	The imaging procedure or treatment is indicated in the specified clinical scenarios at a favorable risk-benefit ratio for patients.
May Be Appropriate	4, 5, or 6	The imaging procedure or treatment may be indicated in the specified clinical scenarios as an alternative to imaging procedures or treatments with a more favorable risk-benefit ratio, or the risk-benefit ratio for patients is equivocal.
May Be Appropriate (Disagreement)	5	The individual ratings are too dispersed from the panel median. The different label provides transparency regarding the panel’s recommendation. “May be appropriate” is the rating category and a rating of 5 is assigned.
Usually Not Appropriate	1, 2, or 3	The imaging procedure or treatment is unlikely to be indicated in the specified clinical scenarios, or the risk-benefit ratio for patients is likely to be unfavorable.

Relative Radiation Level Information

Potential adverse health effects associated with radiation exposure are an important factor to consider when selecting the appropriate imaging procedure. Because there is a wide range of radiation exposures associated with different diagnostic procedures, a relative radiation level (RRL) indication has been included for each imaging examination. The RRLs are based on effective dose, which is a radiation dose quantity that is used to estimate population total radiation risk associated with an imaging procedure. Patients in the pediatric age group are at inherently higher risk from exposure, because of both organ sensitivity and longer life expectancy (relevant to the long latency that appears to accompany radiation exposure). For these reasons, the RRL dose estimate ranges for pediatric examinations are lower as compared with those specified for adults (see Table below). Additional information regarding radiation dose assessment for imaging examinations can be found in the ACR Appropriateness Criteria^® Radiation Dose Assessment Introduction document.

Relative Radiation Level Designations
Relative Radiation Level*	Adult Effective Dose Estimate Range	Pediatric Effective Dose Estimate Range
O	0 mSv	0 mSv
☢	<0.1 mSv	<0.03 mSv
☢☢	0.1-1 mSv	0.03-0.3 mSv
☢☢☢	1-10 mSv	0.3-3 mSv
☢☢☢☢	10-30 mSv	3-10 mSv
☢☢☢☢☢	30-100 mSv	10-30 mSv
*RRL assignments for some of the examinations cannot be made, because the actual patient doses in these procedures vary as a function of a number of factors (e.g., region of the body exposed to ionizing radiation, the imaging guidance that is used). The RRLs for these examinations are designated as “Varies.”

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