Fibroid Flashcards
Leiomyoma is more common in
Nulliparous and obese women
Fibroids can arise uncommonly
Broad ligament
8 symptoms
AUB
Reproductive failure
Sub fertility
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Pressure and pain
Bladder and bowel dysfunction
Abdominal distension
It response to
Hyperoestrogenic state
What type of tumor is it
Benign oestrogen dependent tumor
3 forms of degeneration of fibroid
Red
Hyaline
Cystic
Risk factors
Black race
Low parity
Obesity
Hyperoestrogenic state
COCP use
Classification of fibroid
Intramural
Subserous
Submucosa
Cervical
Pedunculated
Protective factor
Multiparity
Smoking
GnRH analogue
Red degeneration occurs in
Mid second trimester of pregnancy
Red degeneration is characterized by
Acute pain
Pressure Symptoms seen in bladder
Urinary retention, frequency, urgency and dysuria
Pressure Symptoms seen in ureter
Hydroureter
Hydronephrosis
Polycythemia
Pressure Symptoms seen in IVC
Hemorrhoids
Edema
Varicose veins
Pressure Symptoms seen in rectum
Constipation
