GYNE SE2 uterus lesions Flashcards
MC benign lesion of uterus
leiomyoma
other names of leiomyoma
myoma, fibroids, fibromyoma
MC location of myomas
BODY of uterus
5 types of myomas based on position in the uterus
intramural (MC), subserous, submucous – also, broad ligament and intracavitary
all myomas start as ______ type
intramural
knobby contour during PE
subserous myoma (kasi nakakapa mo siya dahil nasa serosa nga)
called parasitic myoma if super laki na
subserous myoma
most troublesome, assoc with bleeding and distortion of uterine cavity
submucous myoma
seen as HUMPS and BUMPS in d and c
submucous myoma
Ddx of broad ligament myoma
adnexal mass
current theory for myoma etiology
SOMATIC MUTATION of myocyte, with contributions from estrogen and progesterone
gross appearance of myoma
gllistening pearl white, smooth muscle in whorled appearance, with PSEUDOcapsule
true or false – more fibrous tissue in histo slide == more atrophy and degeneration
TRUE
fate of myomas depend on _____
BLOOD SUPPLY (less blood supply, more degeneration)
three degrees of degeneration
hyaline, red/carneous/infarction, malignant
mildest and MC degree of degeneration
hyaline
most acute form of degeneration
red/carneous/infarction – CAUSES SEVERE PAIN
malignant degeneration into what type of CA?
leiomyoSARCOMA
three main symptoms of myoma
pressure sx (urinary frequency, constip, hydroureter), pelvic pain (dysme), AUB (menorrhagi)
classic sign of development of leiomyosarcoma
rapid growth of uterine myoma AFTER menopause (cos dapat liliit na siya pag menopause cos la na hormones)
diagnosis for myoma
pelvic exam and ultrasound
diagnostic and therapeutic for SUBMUCOSAL myoma
hysteroscopy
main indication for myomectomy
women who want to get pregnant pa
main indication for hysterectomy
kung cancer talaga, and kung complete na ang reproductive career
most common medical tx to reduce estrogen and progesterone circulating levels
GnRH agonist
advantages of medical tx before surgery
uterine fibroid shrinkage AND induction of amenorrhea
mgt for prolapsed myoma of the cervix
Hysteroscopic resection then Abx coverage
newest modality, ambulatory non surgical technique
transcatheter UTERINE ARTERY embolization