AUB Flashcards
Causes of AUB PALM COEIN
Polyp Adenomyosis Leiomyoma Malignancy Coagulopathy Ovulatory dysfunction Endometrial Iatrogenic Not yet classified
Most common benign neoplastic growth of the cervix
Cervical polyp
Endocervical polyp is what color
Cherry red
Cervical polyps are what color
Grayish white
Most common type of cervical polyp
Adenomatous type
Localized overgrowth of endometrial glands and stroma that project beyond the endometrium
Endometrial polyp
3 components of endometrial polyp
Endometrial glands Endometrial stroma Central vascular channels
Symptom of cervical polyp
Bleeding after coitus
Symptom of endometrial polyp
abnormal uterine bleeding
Treatment for endometrial and cervical polyp
Cervical- polypectomy Endometrial- hysteroscopy with D and C
Ectopic endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium
Adenomyosis
Definitive treatment for adenomyosis
Hysterectomy
Mildest form of leiomyoma
Hyaline
Most acute form of leiomyoma
Carneous (red) degeneration
- Occurs in 5-10% of pregnant women
- Can cause severe pain and peritoneal irritation
- Characterized by extensive coagulative necrosis
Indication to do hysterectomy rather than myomectomy in leiomyoma
Uterus >14-16 weeks size Rapid growth after menopause