Chapter 17 (The Uterus and Vagina) Flashcards
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
D. complex adnexal mass
The largest part of the uterus is the:
corpus/body
The inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is the:
external os
The inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the:
endometrium
Difficult or painful intercourse is referred to as:
dyspareunia
Absence of a menstrual period is referred to as:
amenorrhea
The invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is referred to as:
adenomyosis
The layer of the endometrium that is altered as a result of the hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle is the:
functional layer
The most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the:
fundus
Upon ultrasound examination, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the vagina..what is this likely to be?
Gartner duct cyst
The nonfunctional outer layer of the endometrium is the
basal layer
The most common uterine anomaly is the :
Bicornis unicollis
The rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the:
cervix
A simple fluid accumulation within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is:
hydrocolpos
The uterine position in which the corpus tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix describes:
anteflexion
All of the following are clinical findings associated with leiomyoma except: A. myometrial cysts B. infertility C. palpable pelvic mass D. menorrhagia
A. myometrial cysts
The surgical removal of a fibroid is the :
myomectomy
The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the:
Mullerian ducts
Precocious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts, and genitals before the age of
8
Heavy and prolonged menstrual flow is termed:
Menorrhagia
Leiomyomas that project from a stalk are termed:
Pedunculated
Congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is :
uterus didelphys
An anechoic mass is found in the cervix. What is this likely to be?
Nabothian cyst
Leiomyosarcoma of the uterus denotes:
the malignant counterpart of a fibroid
The location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed:
intramural
The superior portion of the cervix is the
internal os
Anechoic fluid noted distending the uterus and cervix within a pediatric patient is termed:
hydrometrocolpos
The normal position of the uterus is
anteverted
The area of attachment of the fallopian tubes within the uterus is the:
cornu
The recesses of the vagina are the:
fornices
