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cord-268886-mpceglk1	Bourne, T.	ISUOG Consensus Statement on rationalization of gynecological ultrasound services in context of SARS‐CoV‐2	2020-04-08		.txt	text/plain	3086	198	46	Given the challenges of the current coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic and to protect both patients and ultrasound providers (physicians, sonographers, allied professionals), the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) has compiled the following expert-opinion-based guidance for the rationalization of ultrasound investigations for gynecological indications. While these are extremely troublesome conditions, patients and healthcare providers should consider delaying ultrasound evaluation until resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although associated symptoms (mass effect leading to pressure, bladder/bowel symptoms) are not usually acute or life-threatening, they may signal advanced ovarian cancer, in which case, it may be reasonable to recommend that ultrasound assessment should be carried out by an expert soon and appropriate treatment commenced. • Abdominopelvic 'mass' without associated symptoms (SOON or LATER): the healthcare provider may consider delaying the ultrasound evaluation until the resolution of the pandemic if there is a known history of pelvic pathology, such as leiomyoma.	./cache/cord-268886-mpceglk1.txt	./txt/cord-268886-mpceglk1.txt