Endometriosis Flashcards

1
Q

Definition

A

Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity

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2
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Histology - 3 things

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Glands, stroma and haemosiderin pigment

Need 2/3

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3
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Possible sites

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Ovaries
Cup selection sac
Broad ligament 
Uterosacral ligament (post and lateral to cervix on each side)
Fallopian tubes
Sigmoid colon
Appendix
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4
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Presentation

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Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Chronic pelvic pain
Infertility

Sx dependant on site

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5
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Examination

A
Tenderness on vaginal exam
Nodules in pouch of Douglas
Retroverted uterus
Laternal displacement of cervix 
Adnexal mass
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6
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Labs

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Ovarian tumour associated antigen -CA 125

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7
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Imaging

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U/S: ovarian cyst: endometrioma

Nodules

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8
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Mx

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Medical:
Pain: NSAIDs - brufen

Hormonal: 
o- p combination 
Progestogens 
Antiprogestins 
GNRH agonist 

Surgical:
Laparoscopy

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9
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Dx

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Laparoscopy and histo

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