Masters Allen Syndrome: A Review

Gupta, Rahul; Elakkary, Ehab; Sadek, Mostafa; Lakra, Yash

doi:10.1007/s10620-006-9237-7

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“…Only 30.77% (95% CI, 14.33–51.79%) of the cases can thus be explained on the basis of the classic symptoms. Cases of AMS without the typical risk factors and trauma have previously been reported in the published work …”

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Allen–Masters syndrome: Do the classic risk factors also apply in patients with endometriosis?

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et al. 2013

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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In all, 69.23% of the cases (95% CI, 48.21-85.67%) were not explained by the classic risk factors. In view of the absence of other diseases and otherwise unremarkable parameters, we consider mechanical damage of the lesser pelvis not to be solely responsible for AMS. Further observations in patients with AMS, with and without endometriosis, may be able to contribute to research into the actual etiology of the condition.

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“…Body mass index (BMI) and spontaneous birth are considered to be major contributing factors . Clinically, AMS is associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), dyspareunia, menstrual disturbances and back pain …”

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