CIS 1: Repro Flashcards
Which specific lumbar SD’s are often seen in association with visceral disease and dysfunction such as endometriosis?
Lumbar type II extended SD’s
Ruptured endometriotic cysts can sometimes mimic ovarian malignancy because of an extremely elevated level of what?
Serum CA-125
Which finding on CT with IV contrast of pt suffering from hemoperitoneum is indicative of the need for prompt surgical intervention?
Active bleeding as depicted on CT by the active arterial extravasation of IV contrast w/ a measured attenuation value higher than that of free or clotted blood
Women who have a sister or mother with endometriosis are more likely to have what?
Severe rather than mild or moderate endometriosis
When is an exam for endometriosis best performed?
During early menses
Which type of imaging remains the primary imaging modalities for assessing women with suspected gynecologic pathology; what is frequently used when evaluating abdominal/pelvic pain of an unknown etiology?
- U/S and MRI = primary modality for assessment
- CT is frequently used for eval. of abdominal and pelvic pain of unknown etiology
Which imaging modality will show endometriomas looking like homogenous cysts?
Transvaginal Ultrasound
Spine of the scapula vs. inferior angle of the scapula corresponds with which vertebral levels?
- Spine = SP T3
- Inferior angle = SP T7 and TP T8
Which nerve root is responsible for ankle dorsiflexion?
L4/L5
Which nerve root is responsible for great toe dorsiflexion?
L5
Which nerve root is responsible for ankle plantar flexion?
S1
The straight leg raising test (Lasegue Test) is looking for what?
Sciatic nerve irritation
Where might you find an anterior and posterior Chapman’s Point for Endometriosis?
- Anterior: Ascending Ramus of the Pubis
- Posterior: Transverse Process of L5
