Question 308 · LEK · Endometriosis
Which of the following statements is true about endometriosis?
- A. laparoscopy is a recognised standard in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Histopathological verification is not necessary to diagnose the disease.
- B. laparoscopy is a recognised standard in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Histopathological verification is necessary to diagnose the disease.
- C. laparotomy is a recognised standard in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Histopathological verification is necessary to diagnose the disease.
- D. laparoscopy is a recognised standard in the diagnosis of endometriosis, while laparotomy is a recognised standard in its treatment. Histopathological verification is necessary to diagnose the disease.
- E. ultrasonography is a recognised standard in the diagnosis of endometriosis, while laparoscopy is a recognised standard in its treatment. Histopathological verification is necessary to diagnose the disease.
Hint
Consider whether visual identification of typical lesions during surgery is regarded as sufficient on its own to establish the diagnosis.
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