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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Medical Condition • Diagnosed with Ultrasound

Clinical Overview

Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age, characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. Ultrasound criteria for PCOS ovaries include ≥20 follicles per ovary measuring 2–9 mm (ESMRE 2023 threshold) or ovarian volume >10 mL on either ovary, in the absence of a dominant follicle, corpus luteum, or cyst.

ICD-10 Code: E28.2 | MeSH ID: D011085 | Primary Anatomy: Ovary

Key Reference: PubMed: PMID: 18710973

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Modality  Diagnostic Ultrasound

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RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

RDCS — Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

RVT — Registered Vascular Technologist

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