Table 1 A simple descriptive endometriosis classification with either the exact diameter of lesions or classes designed to permit statistical validation and analysis
From: An endometriosis classification, designed to be validated
Type of lesion | Localization | Mean diameter | Classes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Subtle | mm | 1 = <3 cm | 2 = >3 cm | ||
Typical | mm | 1 = <3 cm | 2 = >3 cm | ||
Cystic | mm | 1 = <5 cm and unilateral | 2 = >5 cm and/or bilateral | ||
Deep | Rectovaginal | mm | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = 2–3 cm | 3 = >3 cm |
Left/right | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = 2–3 cm | 3 = >3 cm | ||
Sigmoid | mm | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = 2–3 cm | 3 = >3 cm | |
Bladder | mm | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = 2–3 cm | 3 = >3 cm | |
Ureter hydronefrosis | mm | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = 2–3 cm | 3 = >3 cm | |
Adenomyosis | 1 = junctional zone | 2 = focal nodule | |||
Pockets | 1 = <1 cm | 2 = >1 cm | |||