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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1334 of 2368

Which test is the gold standard for definitive diagnosis of endometriosis?

  1. Transvaginal ultrasound with imaging of the uterus and ovaries
  2. Pelvic magnetic resonance imaging with imaging of the pelvic organs
  3. Laparoscopic surgery with direct visualization and biopsy of implants
  4. Serum hormone levels drawn at a specific point in the menstrual cycle
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Correct answer: Laparoscopic surgery with direct visualization and biopsy of implants

Ultrasound and MRI can show pelvic abnormalities, but laparoscopy with biopsy of implants confirms the diagnosis.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Reproductive System Alterations: Endometriosis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026