Adnexal Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What is an infection of the upper genital tract that starts from outside and extends internally?
A
Pelvic inflammatory disease
2
Q
What is the most common initial clinical presentation of PID?
A
Vaginitis
3
Q
What is the most common cause of PID?
A
STDs
4
Q
How many stages does PID have?
A
3 stages
Stage 1 - confined to uterus, endometritis
Stage 2 - spread to tubes and adnexa, salpingitis/hydrosalpinx/pyosalpinx
Stage 3 - severe infection of adnexa, TOA
5
Q
What is it when adhesions develop between tubes and ovaries leading to fusion?
A
Tubo-ovarian complex/abscess (TOA)
