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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Flashcards

1
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What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A

An infection of the upper genital tract in females which affects the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries

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How common is PID?

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Relatively common

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How many people are diagnosed with PID in primary care each year?

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280/100,000 people

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4
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What age group has the highest prevalence of PID?

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15-24

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5
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What causes PID?

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Spread of bacterial infection from the vagina or cervix to the upper genital tract

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6
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What are the most common causative organisms of PID?

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  • Chlamydia trachomatis

- Neiserria gonorrhoea

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7
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What % of PID cases are caused by chlamydia and gonorrhoea?

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25%

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What are the risk factors for PID?

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  • Sexually active
  • Age 15-24
  • Recent partner change
  • Intercourse without barrier contraceptive protection
  • History of STIs
  • Personal history of PID
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9
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How can PID occur through non-sexual transmission?

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  • Gynaecological surgery
  • Termination of pregnancy
  • Insertion of intrauterine copper device
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What are the symptoms of PID?

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  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Deep dyspareunia
  • Menstrual abnormalities
  • Post-coital bleeding
  • Dysuria
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
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11
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What menstrual abnormalities can occur in PID?

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  • Menorrhagia
  • Dysmenorrhoea
  • Intermenstrual bleeding
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12
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What features of vaginal discharge are suggestive of PID?

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  • Purulent

- Unpleasant odour

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What are the features of advanced PID?

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  • Severe lower abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
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What features may be present on examination in PID?

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  • Uterine/adnexal tenderness
  • Cervical excitation
  • Palpable mass in lower abdomen
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
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What are the differentials for PID?

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  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Ruptured ovarian cyst
  • Endometriosis
  • UTI
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16
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What is the aim of investigations of PID?

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Identify the infective organism

17
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What swabs should be taken in suspected PID?

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  • Endocervical swabs

- High vaginal swabs

18
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What organisms are tested for by endocervical swabs for PID?

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  • Gonorrhoea

- Chlamydia

19
Q

What organisms are tested for by high vaginal swabs in PID?

A
  • Trichomona vaginalis

- Bacterial vaginosis

20
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What test is performed on swabs for PID?

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Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)

21
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Do negative swabs exclude PID?

A

No

22
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What additional investigations may be useful in PID?

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  • Full STI screen
  • Urine dipstick
  • Pregnancy test
  • Transvaginal USS
  • Laparoscopy
23
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What can urinalysis in suspected PID help exclude?

A

UTI

24
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Why may a laparoscopy be required in suspected PID?

A

To observe for gross inflammatory changes and to obtain peritoneal biopsy

25
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When is a laparoscopy indicated for PID?

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In severe cases where there is uncertainty

26
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How is PID managed?

A

Broad spectrum antibiotics for 14 days

27
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What are the antibiotic options for treating PID?

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  • Doxycycline, ceftriaxone and metronidazole

- Ofloxacin and metronidazole

28
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What advice should be given to patients with PID?

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  • Rest
  • Avoid sexual intercourse
  • All sexual partners for last 6 months should be tested and treated
29
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When should women with PID be admitted to hospital?

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  • If pregnant
  • Severe symptoms
  • Signs of pelvic peritonitis
  • Unresponsive to oral abx
  • Need fore emergency surgery
30
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What can cause an increased risk of complications of PID?

A
  • Recurrent infections

- Delaying treatment

31
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What are the potential long-term complications of PID?

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  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Infertility
  • Tubo-ovarian abscess
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Fits-Hugh Curtis syndrome
32
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What causes the increased risk of ectopic pregnancy following PID?

A

Narrowing and scarring of the fallopian tubes

33
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What proportion of people with PID have infertility?

A

1 in 10

34
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What is Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome?

A

Peri-hepatitis that typically causes RUQ pain

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