Differential & Work-up: Vaginal Bleeding, Discharge, Dyspareunia Flashcards
17 yo F presents with prolonged, excessive menstrual bleeding occurring irregularly for the past 6 months.
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Coagulation disorder (eg. von Willebrand disease, hemophilia)
- Cervical cancer
- Molar pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
WORK UP FOR:
- Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
- Coagulation disorder (eg. von Willebrand disease, hemophilia)
- Cervical cancer
- Molar pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- CBC
- PT/PTT
- Urine hCG
- Cervical culture
- ESR
- LH/FSH, TSH, prolactin
- U/S-pelvis
61 yo obese F presents with profuse vaginal bleeding for the past month. Her last menstrual period was 10 years ago. She has a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus. She is nulliparous.
- Endometrial cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Atrophic endometrium
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Endometrial polyps
- Atrophic vaginitis
WORK UP FOR:
- Endometrial cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Atrophic endometrium
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Endometrial polyps
- Atrophic vaginitis
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Endometrial biopsy
- Endometrial curettage
- U/S-pelvis
- Colposcopy
- Hydro-ultrasonography
45 yo G5P5 F presents with postcoital bleeding. She is a cigarette smoker and does not use contraceptive protection.
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Cervical polyp
- Cervicitis
- Trauma ( eg. cervical laceration)
WORK UP FOR:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Cervical polyp
- Cervicitis
- Trauma ( eg. cervical laceration)
- Pelvic exam
- Pap smear
- Colposcopy and biopsy
- HPV testing
- Endometrial biopsy
28 yo F who is 8 weeks pregnant presents with lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Molar pregnancy
WORK UP FOR:
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Molar pregnancy
- Urine hCG
- Pelvic exam
- Quantitative serum hCG
- U/S-abdomen/pelvis
- CBC
- PT/PTT
32 yo F presents with sudden onset of left lower abdominal pain that radiates to the scapula and back and is associated with vaginal bleeding. Her last menstrual period was 5 weeks ago. She has a history of pelvic inflammatory disease and unprotected intercourse.
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ruptured ovarian cyst
- Ovarian torsion
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
WORK UP FOR:
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ruptured ovarian cyst
- Ovarian torsion
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Urine hCG
- Pelvic exam
- Quantitative serum hCG
- U/S-abdomen/pelvis
- Cervical cultures
28 yo F presents with a thin, grayish-white, foul-smelling vaginal discharge.
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis-candida
- Vaginitis-trichomonal
- Cervicitis (chlamydia, gonorrhea)
WORK UP FOR:
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis-candida
- Vaginitis-trichomonal
- Cervicitis (chlamydia, gonorrhea)
- Pelvic exam
- Wet mount, KOH prep, “whiff test”
- pH of vaginal fluid
- Cervical cultures
30 yo F presents with a thick, white, cottage
cheese-like, odorless vaginal discharge and vaginal
itching.
- Vaginitis-candidal
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis-trichomonal
WORK-UP FOR:
- Vaginitis-candidal
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Vaginitis-trichomonal
- Pelvic exam
- Wet mount, KOH prep, “whiff test”
- pH of vaginal fluid
- Cervical cultures
35 yo F presents with a malodorous, profuse, frothy, greenish vaginal discharge with intense vaginal itching and discomfort.
- Vaginitis-trichomonal
- Vaginitis-candidal
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Cervicitis (chlamydia, gonorrhea)