Prospective revalidation of IOTA & #8220;two-step & #8221;, & #8220;alternative two-step & #8221; and & #8220;three-step & #8221; strategies for characterization of adnexal masses & #8211; An Indian study focussing the radiology context

Conclusion: All IOTA strategies showed good diagnostic performance for characterization of adnexal masses and the “three-step” strategy performed best. We believe this is the first ever prospective re-validation and comparative evaluation of all three IOTA strategies by Indian Radiologists. Since ultrasound is the primary modality for evaluation of adnexal masses, based on the good results of our study, a recommendation for henceforth standard application, of the three-step IOTA strategy in routine Radiology practice appears justified. Although, IOTA strategies been proposed and validated mainly by Gynaecologists and Oncology surgeons, based on the results of our study, this paradigm can now be made to shift back to the arena of Radiology and Radiologists, the imaging experts.
Source: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research