Endometriosis Flashcards
1
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Diagnosis of endometriosis
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Laparoscopy and biopsy
MRI of endometrioma
2
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Sampsons theory
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Ethology of endometriosis
Retrograde menstruation
3
Q
Halban theory
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Ethology of endometriosis
Hematogenous and lymphatic spread
4
Q
Meyers theory
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Coelomic metaplasia
Etiology of endometriosis
5
Q
Signs and symptoms of endometriosis
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Dysmenorrhea
Infertility
Duspareuni
Chronic pain, pain with ovulation
GU, GI, thoracic, nasal, brain, umbilicus and surgical scars
6
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Physical signs of endometriosis
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Nodularity of uterosacral ligament
Mass in ovary- endometrioma
Fixed retroverted uterus
7
Q
Allan masters peritoneal defect
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Peritoneal pockets seen with endometriosis
8
Q
Treatment of endometriosis
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Medial: suppression of estrogen Ocp Gnrh agonist Aromatase inhibitors Danazole
Surgery