Acute abdominal and pelvic pain Flashcards
1
Q
Mittelschmerz
A
CLINICAL
- recurrent, mild and unilateral pain prior to ovulation
- pain lasts hours to days
US
-not indicated
2
Q
Ectopic pregnancy
A
CLINICAL
- amenorrhea
- abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding
- postive beta hCG
US
-no IUP
3
Q
ovarian torsion
A
CLINICAL
- sudden onste
- unilateral lower abdominal pain
- N,V
- unilateral tender adnexal masses
US
- enlarged ovary
- decreased or absent blood flow
4
Q
Ruptured ovarian cyst
A
CLINICAL
- sudden onset
- sever
- unilateral pain immediately following strenous or sexual activity
US
-pelvic free fluid
5
Q
PID
A
CLINICAL
- fever, chills
- vaginal discharge
- lower abdominal pain
- cervical motion tenderness
US
+/- tubo-ovarian abscess
