Diagnosis of endometriosis Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnostic delays in endometriosis
A
- 4/10 years
- Intermittent use of contraceptives
- Use of non-discriminatory examinations
- Misdiagnosis
- Attitude towards menstruation
- Normalisation of pain by the women
2
Q
Pelvic symptoms and endometriosis
A
- Cyclical pelvic pain 57%
- Dysmenorrhea 62%
- Dyspareunia 55%
- Infertility 40%
- Incapacitating dysmenorrhea 28%
3
Q
Intestinal complaints and endometriosis
A
- Cyclic intestinal complaints 48%
- Dyschezia
- Periodic bloating 96%
- Diarrhea 27%
- Constipation 16%
4
Q
TV scan and endometriosis
A
- Transvaginal scan is useful in identifying and ruling out rectal endometriosis
- It is only valid if performed by skilled operator
5
Q
USS markers of endometrioma
A
- Ground glass echogenicity
- 1 to 4 compartments
- No papillary projections
6
Q
CA125 and endometriosis
A
- Not good for grade I and IV
- Good for grade II and III
- Useful to determine group of patients who wold benefit from early laparoscopy
7
Q
MRI and endometriosis
A
It should be used to asses bowel, bladder, ureters in deep infiltrating endometriosis to plan further management
