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  • Gynecology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Adenomyosis diagnosis and management are challenged by inconsistent classification systems.
  • Existing histopathologic and imaging classification systems lack validated clinical utility.
  • There is a need for standardized approaches to improve patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available histologic and image-based classification systems for adenomyosis.
  • To determine if current systems offer clinical utility for prognosis or treatment selection.
  • To identify gaps and needs for developing harmonized classification standards.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of PubMed and bibliographies.
  • Search terms included "Adenomyosis," "Classification," "Ultrasound Classification," and "MRI Classification."
  • Analysis of 42 full-text articles detailing histopathologic and imaging classification systems.

Main Results:

  • Nine histopathologic classification systems were identified, with limited correlation to clinical outcomes.
  • Nine image-based systems (2 ultrasound, 7 MRI) were found, but correlations were surrogate, not clinical.
  • No uniformly accepted or validated image-based system currently informs clinical decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Current adenomyosis classification systems, both histopathologic and image-based, are inconsistent.
  • There is a significant need for harmonized classification systems for ultrasound and MRI.
  • Standardized systems should align with histopathologic features to guide clinical decisions.