Chapter 17 (The Uterus and Vagina)

Question 1

All of the following are sonographic findings consistent with adenomyosis except:
A. Diffuse, enlarged uterus
B. Myometrial cysts
C. Hypoechoic areas adjacent to the endometrium
D. Complex adnexal mass

Answer 1

D. complex adnexal mass

Question 2

The largest part of the uterus is the:

Answer 2

corpus/body

Question 3

The inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is the:

Answer 3

external os

Question 4

The inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the:

Answer 4

endometrium

Question 5

Difficult or painful intercourse is referred to as:

Answer 5

dyspareunia

Question 6

Absence of a menstrual period is referred to as:

Answer 6

amenorrhea

Question 7

The invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is referred to as:

Answer 7

adenomyosis

Question 8

The layer of the endometrium that is altered as a result of the hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle is the:

Answer 8

functional layer

Question 9

The most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the:

Answer 9

fundus

Question 10

Upon ultrasound examination, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the vagina..what is this likely to be?

Answer 10

Gartner duct cyst

Question 11

The nonfunctional outer layer of the endometrium is the

Answer 11

basal layer

Question 12

The most common uterine anomaly is the :

Answer 12

Bicornis unicollis

Question 13

The rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the:

Answer 13

cervix

Question 14

A simple fluid accumulation within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is:

Answer 14

hydrocolpos

Question 15

The uterine position in which the corpus tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix describes:

Answer 15

anteflexion

Question 16

All of the following are clinical findings associated with leiomyoma except:
A. myometrial cysts
B. infertility
C. palpable pelvic mass
D. menorrhagia

Answer 16

A. myometrial cysts

Question 17

The surgical removal of a fibroid is the :

Answer 17

myomectomy

Question 18

The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the:

Answer 18

Mullerian ducts

Question 19

Precocious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts, and genitals before the age of

Answer 19

8

Question 20

Heavy and prolonged menstrual flow is termed:

Answer 20

Menorrhagia

Question 21

Leiomyomas that project from a stalk are termed:

Answer 21

Pedunculated

Question 22

Congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is :

Answer 22

uterus didelphys

Question 23

An anechoic mass is found in the cervix. What is this likely to be?

Answer 23

Nabothian cyst

Question 24

Leiomyosarcoma of the uterus denotes:

Answer 24

the malignant counterpart of a fibroid

Question 25

The location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed:

Answer 25

intramural

Question 26

The superior portion of the cervix is the

Answer 26

internal os

Question 27

Anechoic fluid noted distending the uterus and cervix within a pediatric patient is termed:

Answer 27

hydrometrocolpos

Question 28

The normal position of the uterus is

Answer 28

anteverted

Question 29

The area of attachment of the fallopian tubes within the uterus is the:

Answer 29

cornu

Question 30

The recesses of the vagina are the:

Answer 30

fornices