Chapter 11 Flashcards
What is pyosalpinx
Puss within the fallopian tube
What is oophoritis?
Infection of the ovaries
What is tuboovarian abscess?
Infection found in the late stages of PID, resulting in inability to differentiate tubal and ovarian structures
What is adenomyosis?
Presence of endometrial glands and tissue found in the uterine wall
What is tuboovarian complex?
The ability to identify the ovary and tube in the presence of adhesions or infection
What is Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome?
Rare complication of PID resulting in the development of liver adhesions due to the inflammatory exudates, aka perihepatitis
What is dysmenorrhea?
Painful menstruation
What is salpingitis?
Infection of the fallopian tube
What is endometriosis?
Implants of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
What is myometritis?
Myometrial inflmmation
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Infection of the female reproductive tract
What is dyspareunia?
Painful intercourse
What is endometritis?
Bacterial infection of the endometrium with potential extension into the surrounding tissue
What is parametritis?
Infection of the connective tissue surrounding the uterus
What is peritonitis?
Infection of the peritoneum
What is an endometrioma?
Blood-filled cyst located on the ovary
What is BV?
Bacterial Vaginosis
PID is mostly caused by?
sexual transmission
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome is caused the peritonitis and includes what organ?
Liver
Hydrosalpinx develops when:
fluid accumulates within a scarred, obstructed fallopian tube
The most effective treatment for patients suffering from severe endometriosis who do not respond to conservative surgical management and medical therapies is:
oophorectomy with or without uterine conservation
What are the common symptoms of adenomyosis?
abnormal bleeding, secondary dysmenorrhea, enlarged, tender uterus
What is the most likely area for PID to develop?
Fallopian tubes
The most common infection of the lower genital tract in women of reproductive age is ____________
Bacterial Vaginosis
