Endometrial Abnormalities Flashcards
___: abnormal location of endometrial tissue in the myometrium
adenomyosis
what are some signs of adenomyosis
- dysmenorrhea
- dyspareunia
- menometrorrhagia
adenomyosis can be a precursor to ____
endometrial carcinoma
S/A adenomyosis
- thickened heterogeneous myometrium
- Venetian blind sign
- diffusely increased vascularity
polyps are most common around what age range
40-50
___: focal benign overgrowth of endometrium
polyp
S/S polyps
- abnormal pre or post menopausal bleeding
- infertility history
- menometorrhagia
when is the best time of the cycle to look at polyps
early proliferative phase
what is the superior imaging method to look at polyps
SIS
___: surgical removal of polyps
polypectomy
S/A endometrial polyp
- round mass with smooth borders
- isoechoic to endometrial tissue
- connected via stalk
- color within mass and connecting stalk
___: endometrial tissue in abnormal location
endometriosis
list the most common locations for endometriosis from most to least common
- ovaries
- rectum
- broad ligament
- bowel
- ureter
- bladder
where is the most common location of extra pelvic implantation of endometriosis
anterior abdominal wall
what is the normal age range for endometriosis
30-40