ERU-21 PID and Infertility

Question 1

What are the sonographic findings of endometritis?

Answer 1

Thickened or irregular endometrium with gas in the endometrium. May contain intralumenal fluid. Gas may produce distinct ring-down artifact.

Question 2

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome

Answer 2

Perihepatic infection and adhesions between the liver and diaphragm causing RUQ pain seen in PID

Question 3

Sonographically, what is the difference btw tubo-ovarian abscess and tubo-ovarian complex?

Answer 3

With tubo-ovarian complex, the ovaries and tubes are more recognized as distinct structures, but the ovaries will not be able to be separated from the tube by pushing with the vaginal probe.

Question 4

What is Stein-Leventhal syndrome?

Answer 4

another name for PCOS

Question 5

What is Clomid?

Pergonal?

Answer 5

A fertility drug that acts on the pituitary gland to increase FSH.
A fertility drug combination of FSH, LH, and hcg. Used when Clomid is unsuccessful.

Question 6

Clinical findings of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome:

Answer 6

electrolyte imbalance
oliguria
N/V
abd distension
ovarian enlargement

Can cause renal failure, clot and ARDS

Question 7

What is another name for adhesions within th endometrial cavity?

Answer 7

Synechiae