Common Conditions Part 2 Flashcards
a common, benign, uterine tumor that affects 40% of women over 40
Uterine Fibroids
MC tumor of the pelvis, MC reason for a hysterectomy
Uterine Fibroid
during bimanual exam, firm irregular nodules in contour of the uterus
Uterine Fibroid
Uterine Fibroid: Risk factors
Nulliparity, African American (2-3x), Older
Uterine Fibroid: Plain film findings
cauliflower-like radio-opaque mass
Uterine Fibroid treatment, least and most invasive
Wait and see - Hysterectomy
UAE
Uterine Artery Embolization
Endometrial carcinoma is MC in which group of women
postmenopausal
T/F Endometrial carcinoma is linked to the balance of estrogen and HcG
F - Estrogen and Progesterone
Red flag of Endometrial carcinoma
Postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
fluid-filled sac in an ovary
Ovarian Cysts
T/F Ovarian cysts are unilateral only
F - Unilateral or Bilateral
Ovarian cyst causes
Hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction
Native anatomic defects in the reproductive system
T/F Ovarian Cysts can be present from neonatal period to postmenopause
True
Ovarian cysts commonly occur w/in which age groups
Infancy and adolescence (hormonally active periods of development)
Type of Ovarian Cyst - common, single, small, often resolve on their own
Follicular
Type of Ovarian Cyst - common, large, mucous can spread through abdominal cavity
Mucinous
Type of Ovarian Cyst - acutely painful, amennorhea
Corpus luteum
Type of Ovarian Cyst - teeth, hair, heavy cyst
Dermatoid/Teratoma