Endometriosis Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity
2
Q
Histology - 3 things
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Glands, stroma and haemosiderin pigment
Need 2/3
3
Q
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
4
Q
Presentation
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Dysmenorrhea
Dyspareunia
Chronic pelvic pain
Infertility
Sx dependant on site
5
Q
Examination
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Tenderness on vaginal exam Nodules in pouch of Douglas Retroverted uterus Laternal displacement of cervix Adnexal mass
6
Q
Labs
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Ovarian tumour associated antigen -CA 125
7
Q
Imaging
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U/S: ovarian cyst: endometrioma
Nodules
8
Q
Mx
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Medical:
Pain: NSAIDs - brufen
Hormonal: o- p combination Progestogens Antiprogestins GNRH agonist
Surgical:
Laparoscopy
9
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Dx
A
Laparoscopy and histo