Gynecologic Diagnostic Tests & Procedures

Question 1

colposcopy

Answer 1

examination of the vagina & cervix using a colposcope, a specialized microscope which often has a camera attachment for photographs

Question 2

hysteroscopy

Answer 2

use of a hysteroscope to examine the intrauterine cavity for assessment of abnormalities

Question 3

Pap smear

Answer 3

study of cells collected from cervix to screen for cancer & other abnormalities

Question 4

transabdominal sonogram

Answer 4

ultrasound image of the lower abdomen, including bladder, uterus, tubes & ovaries, to detect conditions s/a cysts &has tumors

Question 5

saline infusion sonogram
sonohysterogram
hysterosonogram

Answer 5

transvaginal sonographic image made as sterile saline is injected into the uterus & used to assess uterine pathology or to determine tubal patency