[Ultrasonic diagnosis of polycystic ovaries]

Experience obtained by the authors from the use of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of the polycystic ovary syndrome is reported in this paper, with particular reference being made to examination of 32 probands. The ultrasonic findings are described, and a more general assessment is made of the accuracy which can be achieved by the use of the method for diagnosis of polycystic ovaries. These findings were compared, for all probands, with results obtained from pneumopelviography and with surgical as well as with histological findings recorded from seven cases. The potential role of diagnostic ultrasonography for routine examination of probands for polycystic ovaries is discussed in somewhat greater detail.