Fibroids Flashcards

1
Q

Rare feature

A

polycythaemia secondary to autonomous production of erythropoietin

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2
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Mx of asymptomatic fibroids

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Review

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3
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Management of menorrhagia

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If no distortion of uterine cavity - levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)

NSAIDs
Tranexamic acid
COCP/POP/progestogens

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4
Q

Treatment to shrink/remove fibroids

A

GnRH agonists

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5
Q

Issue with GnRH agonists

A

Menopause symptoms + low bone mineral density

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6
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Surgical mx

A

myomectomy

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7
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Complication during preganncy

A

Red degeneration

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