97 Abd. and Pelvic pain in nonpregnant female Flashcards
What are the main problems with In vitro fertilization
Ectopic/heterotopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, cysts, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Because she’s in making a definitive diagnosis of blank as the sole cause of the patient’s Of patience abdominal pain
UTI
In general what is the imaging modality of choice for genital tract pathology
Ultrasound
In general what is the preferred imaging modality when G.I. or GU pathology is highest on the differential
CT
Patient instructions and transabdominal versus transvaginal
Transabdominal is better with a full bladder for acoustic window, transvaginal is better with empty bladder
Why wouldn’t you give opiates for Andominal pain
Actually you should there’s no evidence of judicious use of opiates of scares abdominal exam findings
What is a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst
The curse of the blood vessel in the cyst wall ruptures
What is mittelschmerz
German for middle pain, it is mid cycle pain at the time of ovulation, normal Follicular enlargement prior to ovulation or follicular bleeding at ovulation
What ovarian cyst characteristics are worrisome for neoplasm, dermoid cyst, or endometriomas?
Cyst that are large (greater than 8 cm), solid, and multiloculated
At what stage of cancer or women with ovarian neoplasms normally found
I have a woman or not diagnosed until stage three or four disease is present because symptoms are usually nonspecific or subclinical
Describe the pathophysiology of ovarian hyper simulation syndrome
Characterized by massive transportation of albumin and fluid from the vascular compartments to the peritoneal, Plural, and sometimes pericardial cavity’s
What is the most dreaded complication of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome?
Venus and arterial thrombosis leading to stroke ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, sepsis, ARDS, and pulmonary embolism
On what side Do ovarian torsion’s normally happen
70% of torsions occur on the right side due to the increased length of the utero-ovarian ligament on the right and the sigmoid on the left limiting space for movement
Y are up to 60% of torsion missed on arterial Doppler alone?
For starters or tail disruption of flow is a late clinical finding. Also the nature of torsion is a dynamic process, meaning as a twist and untwist.
Best way to diagnose torsion?
Although ultrasound with Doppler is Standard of care, clinical suspicion based on history and physical exam remains most important because nothing else is sensitive or specific enough.