Endometriosis

Question 1

what is an ectopic growth of the endometrium outside of the uterus, particularly in the dependent parts of the pelvis and in the ovaries?

Answer 1

endometriosis

Question 2

signs and sx of endometriosis

Answer 2

dysmenorrhea
pelvic pain
dyspareunia
abnormal uterine bleeding
infertility

or asymptomatic

Question 3

where might you find tender nodules for a patient with endometriosis?

Answer 3

in the cul de sac or rectovaginal septum.

Patient will also have cervical and adnexa mass tenderness

Question 4

how id definitive diagnosis made of endometriosis?

Answer 4

histology of lesions removed from surgery (laparoscopy)

Question 5

is a transvaginal ultrasound useful in diagnosis endometriosis?

Answer 5

it has limited value. only useful in the presence of a pelvic or adnexal mass