O&G Flashcards
Snowstorm appearance in USS
Molar pregnancy
Woman w painless PV bleeding, what ix should you never do first?
Vaginal exam should NOT be done until USS done (exclude placenta praevia)
State the anatomy/structures of the types of placenta below.
a) Placenta Accreta
b) Placenta Increta
c) Placenta Percreta
d) Placenta Praevia
a) Invades into endometrium, not myometrium
b) Invades into myometrium through endometrium
c) Through the uterus, i.e. into abdomen, through myometrium
d) Covering the os (contraindication to vaginal birth)
O/E wooden uterus and bleeding, pt is in pain and a known smoker
Likely diagnosis?
Placental abruption
RFs of placental abruption
Pre-eclapmsia HTN Abdo trauma Cocaine Smoking
What is the role of AMH in reproductive tract formation?
AMH drives degeneration of Mullerian duct (goes onto form uterus, cervix and upper vagina)
Lack of AMH leads to degeneration of Wolffian duct (goes onto form epididymis, vas deferens, seminal ducts)
15 yo presents as mum worried she has never had a period, normal breast and pubic hair development
Likely diagnosis?
aka Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome
Failure of lower Mullerian duct to develop
Also have associated w renal defects
13 yo presents w severe acute pelvic pain, has not had their first period, pain is worsening monthly for the last 3 months
Likely diagnosis?
Imperforate hymen .
Which organ structures would be affected if the metanephros was impaired?
Renal tract
Indomethacin vs prostaglandins for patent ductus arteriosum in fetus
Indomethacin (NSAID) used to CLOSE it
Prostaglandins used to keep it OPEN
- multiple cardiac defects, can be useful to have patent to maintain circulation
What are these structures formed from in the fetus?
a) Median umbilical ligament
b) Ligamentum arteriosum
c) Ligamentum teres of liver
d) Fossa ovalis
d) Ligamentum venosum
e) Medial umbilical ligament
a) Allantois duct (mediaN)
b) Ductus arteriosum
c) Umbilical vein
d) Foramen ovale
e) Ductus venosus
f) Umbilical artery (mediaL)
What is the karyotype of the following molar pregnancies?
a) Partial
b) Complete
a) Triploid: 69XXX, 69 XXY, 69 XYY
b) Majority are 46XX due to subsequent mitosis of the fertilising sperm
What are the 7 layers we go through in a C-section?
- Skin
- Fat
- Rectus sheath
- Rectus
- Parietal peritoneum
- Visceral peritoneum
- Uterus
What are the ideal types of incisions for a C-section
Transverse
- lower post-op pain, and increased cosmesis
Joel Cohen
- reduced op time and
What are the ideal types of incisions for a C-section
Transverse
- lower post-op pain, and increased cosmesis
Joel Cohen
- reduced op time and reduced post-op infection
Which arteries do we need to avoid damaging when inserting a laparoscopic port?
Superior and inferior epigastric arteries (anastomose at umbilicus)
Supplies anterior abdo wall and part of diaphragm - lead to severe bleed and bruising
Where is Palmer’s point and why do we use it?
3cm below costal margin on the left midclavicular line
Visceral-parietal adhesions rarely found here
Use indicated to insert first laparoscopic port when pt has multiple prior abdo surgery or is obese
What are the borders of the pelvic inlet?
Sacral promontory
Arcuate line (ilium)
Pubic symphysis
What are the borders of the pelvic outlet?
Pubic arch
Ischial tuberosity
Tip of coccyx
What are the average diameters of pelvic inlet/outlet?
Average width: 11cm
Average top-to-bottom: 13cm
What is pudendal nerve block used for?
LA for quick pain relief prior to instrumental delivery
Pudendal nerve supplies clitoris, perineum, and anus
What is the use of the ischial spines?
Landmark for pudendal blocks
- Bony prmenines at 4 and 8 o’clock at about finger-length into the cagina
What is the use of the ischial spines?
Landmark for pudendal blocks
- Bony prmenines at 4 and 8 o’clock at about finger-length into the cagina
When may episiotomies be performed?
NEVER prophylatically
During second stage of labour to avoid tearing damage
- usually isntrumental delivery
- under pudendal block
Where can tearing damage occur during labour?
Anal sphincter (incontinence)
Perineal body (reduce postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction)
Reduce blood loss (muscles well supported)
What is cut through during an episiotomy?
Perineal skin
Bulbospongiosus
Deep transverse perineal muscle
What is the levator ani made up of?
Group of muscles:
- Puborectalis
- Pubococcygeus
- Iliococcygeus
Describe the types of prolapse below:
a) Cystocele
b) Rectocele
c) Uterine prolapse
d) Vaginal vault
a) Herniation of bladder
b) Herniation of rectum
c) Herniation of uterus
d) Herniation of vaginal canal, typically post-hysterectomy
All herniate through the levator hiatus
How can we quantify how bad prolapse sx are?
POP-Q
- quantify and describe degree of prolapse
- help determine mx plan
What do we want to avoid cutting in an episiotomy?
AVOID
- Bartholin’s glands
- Perineal body
What do the levator ani muscles do?
Support urethra, vagina, and rectal canal
Support fetal head during delivery
What complications can occur if the levator ani muscles are damaged?
Urinary stress incontinence
Anal incontinence
Pelvic floor prolapse
What are the main hormones involved in the menstrual cycle?
LH
- androgen production and ovulation
FSH
- oestrogen production and recruitment of follicles
Estradiol
- preparation of endometrium for implantation and secondary sex characteristics
Progesterone
- maintenance of pregnancy and inhibits lactation
What do LH and FSH act on to make which hormones?
LH stimulates androgen secretion from ovarian thecal cells
FSH stimulates oestrogen secretion from ovarian granulosa cells
Define menopause
Last period 12 months ago
4 Ts of PPH
Tissue (retained placenta)
Tone (atony of uterus)
Tears/trauma
Thrombin (coagulopathy)
Primary postpartum haemorrhage definition
Minor
- Loss of >500ml blood <24hr of delivery
Major
- Loss of >1000ml blood <24hr delivery
Secondary postpartum haemorrhage definition
Abnormal or excessive bleeding from the birth canal between 24 hours and 12 weeks postnatally
Causes and RFs of PPH due to atony
Overdistension of uterus
- polyhydramnios, multiple gestation, macrosomia
Intra-amniotic infection
- fever, prolonged rupture of membranes
Functional/anatomic distortion of uterus
- rapid labour, prolonged labour, fibroids, placenta praevia, uterine abnormalities
Uterine relaxants (Mg and nifdeipine) - terbutaline, halogenated anaesthetics, glyceryl trinitrate
Bladder distention
- may prevent uterine contraction
Causes of PPH due to tissue
Retained placenta (cotyledone or succenturiate lobe) - likely w placenta accreta
Retained blood clots
Causes and risk factors of PPH due to thrombin
Pre-existing state
- haemophilia A, ITP, VWd, hx of previous PPH
Acquired in pregnancy
- gestational thrombocytopenic, pre-eclampsia
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Therapeutic anticoagulation
- hx of thromboembolic disease
Causes and risk factors of PPH due to trauma
Lacerations of cervix, vagina or perineum
- precipitous delivery, operative delivery
Extensions, lacerations at C-section
- malposition, deep engagement
Uterine rupture
- previous uterine surgery
Uterine inversion
- high parity w excessive cord traction
Green top guideline measures for minor PPH and no clinical shock
Intravenous access (one 14-gauge cannula)
Urgent venepuncture (20 ml) for:
– group and screen
– full blood count
– coagulation screen, including fibrinogen
Pulse, respiratory rate and blood pressure recording every 15 minutes
Commence warmed crystalloid infusion
Green top guideline measures for major PPH or continuing to bleed or clinical shock
ABCDE
Position patient flat and keep them warm
Transfuse blood as soon as possible, if clinically required
Until blood is available, infuse up to 3.5 l of warmed clear fluids, initially 2 l of warmed isotonic crystalloid
(Further fluid resuscitation can continue with additional isotonic crystalloid or colloid)
Monitoring and ix in major PPH and ongoing haemorrhage or clinical shock
Immediate venepuncture
- cross-match
- FBC
- coagulation screen
- renal and LFT for baseline
Monitor obs
Foley catheter to monitor urine output
Two peripheral cannulae 14 gauge
Consider ART, ICU, escalating if abnormal MEOWS
How is uterine atony managed if this is the cause of PPH?
- Palpate uterine fundus and rub it to stimulate contractions
- Ensure bladder empty with Foley catheter
Next steps…
- Oxytocin 5 iu by slow IV
- Ergometrine 0.5mg slow IV or IM injection
- Oxytocin infusion
Further surgical steps…
- Uterine balloon tamponade
- Hysterectomy final resort
What is a contraindication to ergometrine use?
Hypertension therefore pre-eclampsia
How should secondary PPH be managed?
Assessment of vaginal microbiology (high vaginal and endocervical swabs)
Start abx therapy if endometritis is suspected
Pelvic US to exclude retained placenta
Surgical evacuation of retained placental tissue if needed
6-8 weeks amenorrhoea with lower abdominal pain (usually unilateral) initially and vaginal bleeding later. Shoulder tip pain and cervical excitation may be present
Ectopic pregnancy
Bleeding in first or early second trimester associated with exaggerated symptoms of pregnancy e.g. hyperemesis. The uterus may be large for dates and serum hCG is very high
Hydatidiform mole
Constant lower abdominal pain and, woman may be more shocked than is expected by visible blood loss. Tender, tense uterus* with normal lie and presentation. Fetal heart may be distressed
Placental abruption
Vaginal bleeding, no pain. Non-tender uterus* but lie and presentation may be abnormal
Placental praevia
*vaginal examination should not be performed in primary care for suspected antepartum haemorrhage - women with placenta praevia may haemorrhage
Rupture of membranes followed immediately by vaginal bleeding. Fetal bradycardia is classically seen
Vasa praevia
Pelvic pain, fever, deep dyspareunia, vaginal discharge, dysuria and menstrual irregularities may occur
Cervical excitation may be found on examination
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Usually sudden onset unilateral lower abdominal pain. Onset may coincide with exercise.
Nausea and vomiting are common
Unilateral, tender adnexal mass on examination
Ovarian torsion
Chronic pelvic pain
Dysmenorrhoea - pain often starts days before bleeding
Deep dyspareunia
Subfertility
Endometriosis
Unilateral dull ache which may be intermittent or only occur during intercourse. Torsion or rupture may lead to severe abdominal pain
Large cysts may cause abdominal swelling or pressure effects on the bladder
Ovarian cyst
Seen in older women
Sensation of pressure, heaviness, ‘bearing-down’
Urinary symptoms: incontinence, frequency, urgency
Urogenital prolapse
What would the following on a CTG suggest?
a) baseline bradycardia
b) baseline tachycardia
c) loss of baseline variability
d) early deceleration
e) late deceleration
f) variable decelerations
a) increased fetal vagal tone, maternal beta-blocker use
b) maternal pyrexia, chorioamnionitis, hypoxia, prematurity
c) prematurity, hypoxia
d) usually innocuous feature and indicates head compression
e) indicates fetal distress, e.g. asphyxia or placental insufficiency
f) may indicate cord compression
What gives you +1 in the Bishops score?
Intermediate cervical position and consistency (firm-soft)
40-50% cervical effacement
1-2cm cervical dilation
-2 fetal station
What gives you +2 in the Bishops score?
Anterior cervical position Soft cervical consistency 60-70% cervical effacement 3-4cm cervical dilation -1, 0 fetal station
What gives you +3 in the Bishops score?
80% cervical effacement
>5 cm cervical dilation
+1, +2 fetal station
High risk factors for pre-eclampsia
Hypertensive disease in a previous pregnancy
Chronic kidney disease
Autoimmune disease, such as systemic lupus Erythematosus or antiphospholipid syndrome
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes
Chronic hypertension
Moderate risk factors for pre-eclampsia
First pregnancy Age 40 years or older Pregnancy interval of more than 10 years Body mass index (BMI) of 35 kg/m² or more at booking Family history of pre-eclampsia Multiple pregnancy
Define pre-eclampsia
Onset blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks of pregnancy, AND 1 or more of the following:
- proteinuria
- other organ involvement (see list below for examples): e.g. renal insufficiency (creatinine ≥ 90 umol/L), liver, neurological, haematological, uteroplacental dysfunction
Maternal complications of pre-eclampsia
Eclampsia Cerebrovascular accident Haemolysis, HELLP Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Liver failure Renal failure Pulmonary oedema
Ix for pre-eclampsia
Confirm diagnosis
- MSU, urine protein measurement (PCR or 24h collection)
Monitor
- Watch BP, serial FBC, uric acid, U&Es, LFTs, clotting screen, platelets, creatinine
- fetal surveillance
Preventative tx for pre-eclampsia (incl when it is done)
Women with the following should take aspirin 75-150mg daily from 12 weeks gestation until the birth
≥ 1 high risk factors
≥ 2 moderate factors
Mx of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy
Definitive tx is give birth
Antenatal
- Labetalol, nifedipine, methyldopa - antihypertensives
Features of severe pre-eclampsia
Hypertension: typically > 160/110 mmHg and proteinuria as above Proteinuria: dipstick ++/+++ Headache Visual disturbance Papilloedema RUQ/epigastric pain Hyperreflexia Platelet count < 100 * 106/l, abnormal liver enzymes or HELLP syndrome
Mx of eclampsia
IV magnesium sulfate
- prevent and treat seizures
- continue for 24hrs after last seizures/delivery
**Respiratory depression can occur: calcium gluconate is the first-line treatment for magnesium sulphate induced respiratory depression
Questions you must ask in a gynae hx
Menstrual
- LMP, cycle, heavy, IMB, PMB, PCB
Sex
- active, painful, contraception, STI scren
Smear
- last one done, any abnormal
Urinary
- frequency, incontinence, lump/heavy
Obs hx
- ever been pregnant, detail
Pharmacological tx for menorrhagia
1st line
- Mirena (IUS) if doesn’t want to get pregnant
2nd line
- Tranexamic acid (1st line wants fertility)
- NSAIDs; mefenamic acid (1st line wants fertility)
- COCP
3rd line
- Progestogens (high oral dose/IM Depo-Provera)
- GnRH analogues
When is an endometrial biopsy indicated?
Endometrial thickness
- >10mm in premenopausal
- >4mm in postmenopausal
Age > 40
Menorrhagia with IMB
Prior to endometrial ablation/diathermy to collect tissue for pathology lab
If abnormal uterine bleeding results in acute admission
Causes of postcoital bleeding
Cervical Ca
Cervical ectropion
Cervical polyps
Cervicitis, vaginitis
Surgical tx for menorrhagia
Hysteroscopic surgery: resection or ablation
Hysterectomy
Myomectomy/embolisation if fibroids
Ix for menorrhagia
FBC
Pelvic USS
Endometrial biopsy +/- hysteroscopy if IMB/thickened or irregular endometrium/age > 40 years
Structural causes of menorrhagia
PALM Polyps Adenomyosis Leiomyomas - submucosal - other Malignancy and hyperplasia
Pt presents with thick white vaginal discharge, non-offensive order, vulval itch, superficial dyspareunia, dysuria
What is dx and what signs and microscopy would you expect?
Vulvovaginal candidiasis/thrush
Signs:
- vulval erythema
- oedema
- fissuring
- satellite lesions
Microscopy:
- yeasts and pseudohyphae
Pt presents with thin vaginal discharge, offensive and fishy odour, no discomfort or itch noted
What is dx and what signs and microscopy would you expect?
Bacterial vaginosis
Signs:
- discharge coating vagina and vestibule
- no inflammation of vulva
Microscopy:
- “clue” cells
Pt presents with profuse yellow discharge, offensive odour, vulval itch, dysuria, lower abdominal pain, and dyspareunia
What is dx and what signs would you expect?
Trichomoniasis
Signs:
- vulvitis and vaginitis
- ‘strawberry’ cervix
Three most common causes of vaginal discharge in reproductive years
Thrush
Bacterial vaginosis
Trichomoniasis vaginalis
Potential complications of ERPC
Evacuation of retained products of conception
- bleeding
- cervical trauma
- infection
- retained products of conception
- repeat ERPC needed
- uterine perforation
Which five drugs can be used to cause uterine contractions?
Syntocinon Syntometrine Ergometrine Carboprost (hemabate) Misoprostol
Non-structural causes of menorrhagia
COEIN Coagulopathy Ovulatory dysfunction Endometrial (1o disorder of mechanisms regulating local endometrial haemostasis) Iatrogenic Not yet specified
How is pre-eclampsia classified based on timing of manifestations?
Early: < 34 weeks
Late: > 34 weeks
How is urinary protein assessed in pregnancy?
Bedside dipstick
- +/++ = need to quantify
Protein: creatinine ratio (PCR)
- >30mg/nmol = confirmed significant proteinuria
24h urine collection
- >0.3g/24h = confirmed significant proteinuria
What would you see in HELLP syndrome?
H (haemolysis)
- dark urine, raised lactic dehydrogenase (LH), anaemia
EL (elevated liver enzymes)
- epigastric pain, liver failure, abnormal clotting
LP (low platelets)
- normally self-limiting
What would you see in HELLP syndrome?
H (haemolysis)
- dark urine, raised lactic dehydrogenase (LH), anaemia
EL (elevated liver enzymes)
- epigastric pain, liver failure, abnormal clotting
LP (low platelets)
- normally self-limiting
Fetal complications of pre-eclampsia
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
Preterm birth
Placental abruption
Hypoxia
Criteria for admission in suspected/confirmed pre-eclampsia
Symptomatic
Proteinuria with PCR >30, or >0,3/24h on 24-h collection
Severe hypertension: >/= 160/110mmHg
Growth restriction with abnormal umbilical artery Doppler
Abnormal CTG
Abnormal sFit-1/PIGF assay
What preventative tx can be given if at increased risk for pre-eclampsia?
Aspiring 75mg from <16 weeks
What preventative tx can be given if at increased risk for pre-eclampsia?
Aspiring 75mg from <16 weeks
Fetal complications of GDM
Macrosomia
Congenital abnormalities
Preterm labour
Birth trauma
Maternal complications of GDM
Hypertension, pre-eclampsia Retinopathy DKA Nephropathy, UTIs C-section, instrumental delivery wound, endometrial infection Increased insulin requirements
Risk factors for GDM
Previous hx of GDM Previous fetus >4.5kg Previous unexplained stillbirth First-degree relative with diabetes BMI > 30 Racial origin Polyhydramnios Persistent glycosuria
What is initial GDM treatment?
Initial treatment if fasting between 5.6-7:
Give glucometer
Advise re diet and exercise
Check HbA1c to identify pre-existing diabetes
Review in 2 weeks
What is initial GDM treatment?
Give glucometer
Advise re diet and exercise
Check HbA1c to identify pre-existing diabetes
Review in 2 weeks unless fasting > 7 => commence insulin
After 2 weeks if > 5.3 before meals or > 7.8 1-h after meals => commence metformin
When would you commence metformin in GDM?
If 2 weeks after advise re diet and exercise and blood glucose monitoring but have the following readings:
Glucose before meals > 5.3
Glucose 1-h after meals > 7.8
How is antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosed?
+1 clinical criteria
- vascular thrombosis
- 1+ death of fetus > 10 weeks
- pre-eclampsia or IUGR needing delivery < 34 weeks
- 3+ fetal losses < 10 weeks, otherwise unexplained
WITH lab criteria
- lupus anticoagulant
- high ACAs or anti-B2-glycoprotein I antibody (measured twice >3 months apart)
How is antiphospholipid syndrome diagnosed?
+1 clinical criteria
- vascular thrombosis
- 1+ death of fetus > 10 weeks
- pre-eclampsia or IUGR needing delivery < 34 weeks
- 3+ fetal losses < 10 weeks, otherwise unexplained
WITH lab criteria
- lupus anticoagulant
- high ACAs or anti-B2-glycoprotein I antibody (measured twice >3 months apart)
Major risk factors for VTE
Any previous VTE (unless single post surgery)
High-risk thrombophilia
Low-risk thrombophilia with FHx
Intermediate risk factors for VTE
BMI > 40
Readmission or prolonged admission (>/= 3 days)
Surgical procedure (except perineal repair)
Major medical comorbidity
C-section in labour
When would you give LMWH in pregnancy?
If 4+ risk factors, prophylactic LMWH throughout pregnancy and 6 weeks postnatal
If 3 risk factors, prophylactic LMWH from 28 weeks gestation and 6 weeks postnatal
If 2 risk factors, consider prophylactic LMWH for 10 days postnatally
When would you give LMWH in pregnancy?
If 4+ risk factors, prophylactic LMWH throughout pregnancy and 6 weeks postnatal
If 3 risk factors, prophylactic LMWH from 28 weeks gestation and 6 weeks postnatal
If 2 risk factors, consider prophylactic LMWH for 10 days postnatally
How is the fetus managed in if mother has diabetes background?
Cardiac scan, growth scans at 32 and 36 weeks
Induction at 37-39 weeks; C-section if > 4-4.5kg
Beware neonatal hypoglycaemia
What postnatal follow-up is required for GDM?
Fasting blood glucose at 6 weeks
Complications of sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Maternal
- crises, thrombosis, pre-eclampsia
Fetal
- IUGR increased perinatal mortality
Complications of sickle cell disease in pregnancy
Maternal
- crises, thrombosis, pre-eclampsia
Fetal
- IUGR increased perinatal mortality
Pt presents with pruritus without a rash and elevated liver enzymes
How would you manage?
Cholestasis
- ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA)
- increased risk of stillbirth, discuss induction from 38 weeks
- monitor LFTs, give vit K late pregnancy
Types of fibroids and where they are found
Subserous polyp
- pedunculated out of outer layer of uterus into pelvic/abdominal cavity
Subserous
- outer layer of uterus
Intracavity polyp
- pedunculated into uterine cavity
Intramural
- middle layer of uterus
Submucosal
- endometrium/inner layer of uterus, can grow into uterine cavity
Cervical (self-explanatory m8)
Sx of fibroids
None (50%) Menorrhagia (30%) Erratic/bleeding (IMB) Pressure effects Subfertility
Complications of fibroids
Torsion of pedunculated fibroid Degenerations - red (pregnancy), hyaline/cystic, calcification (PMB and asx) Malignanct - leiomyosarcoma
What is adenomyosis?
Endometrial tissue in myometrium causing moderate enlargement
May be asx, commonly have painful, regular, heavy periods
O/E uterus mildly enlarged and tender
Risk factors for endometrial carcinoma
Endogenous E2 excess
- PCOS, obesity, nulliparity, early menarche, late menopause
Exogenous E2
- unopposed E2 therapy, tamoxifen therapy
Misc
- diabetes, Lynch type II syndrome
Spread and staging for endometrial carcinoma
Stage 1, 90% 5YSR
- A = < 1/2 of myometrial invasion
- B = > 1/2 of myometrial invasion
Stage 2, 75% 5YSR
- as above but also cervical stromal invasion, NOT in uterus
Stage 3 (invades uterus), 60% 5YSR
- A => invades serosa/adnexae
- B => vaginal and/or parametrial involvement
- Ci => pelvic node involvement
- Cii => para-aortic involvement
Stage 4 (further spread), 25% 5YSR
- A => in bowel or bladder
- B => distant mets
Most common type of endometrial cancer
Adenocarcinomas
- type 1 less aggressive, E2 dependant
- type 2 more aggressive, not E2 dependant
What are potentially rhesus sensitising events?
Termination of pregnancy
Evacuation of retained products of conception after miscarriage
Ectopic pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding < 12 weeks, or > 12 weeks if heavy
External cephalic version
Invasive uterine procedure (amniocentesis, CVS)
Intrauterine death
Delivery
How do we prevent rhesus disease antenatally?
Booking and 28 weeks
- check women for antibodies
If rhesus-negative with unknown baby Rh status/Rh+
- give anti-D 1500IU at 28 weeks, after any rhesus sensitising event, and after delivery if neonate Rh+
What can rhesus disease lead to in pregnancy?
Haemolysis causes anaemia
Hydrops and fetal death if severe
Neonatal jaundice and/or anaemia if less severe
Prevention methods of cervical cancer
HPV vaccination
Prevention of CIN: sexual and barrier contraceptive education
Identification and treatment of CIN: cervical smear programmes
Spread and staging for cervical carcinoma
Stage 1
- lesions confined to the cervix
Stage 2
- invasion into vagina but not the pelvic side wall
Stage 3
- invasion of lower vagina or pelvic wall, or causing ureteric obstruction
Stage 4
- invasion of bladder or rectal mucosa, or beyond the true pelvis
Stages of cervical carcinoma and their treatment
1ai
- cone biopsy or simple hysterectomy
1aii-1bi
- laparoscopic lymphadenectomy and radical trachelectomy
1bii-2a
- radical hysterectomy (if lymph node -ve) or chemo-radiotherapy
2b+/lymph node +ve
- chemo-radiotherapy alone
Indications for chemo-radiotherapy for cervical carcinoma
Lymph nodes +ve on MRI or after lymphadenectomy
If lymph node -ve as alternative to hysterectomy
Surgical resection margins not clear
Palliation for bone pain or haemorrhage (radiotherapy)