Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Flashcards
Definition:
Inflammatory and infectious disease of the female upper genital tract
Involved organs:
Uterus, uterine tubes, adjacent pelvic and perihepatic structures
Risk factors:
-25y, Multiple sex partners, Non contraception use, Use of intrauterine device,
Etiology:
Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Mycoplasma, Gardnerella vaginalis and Haemophilus influenzae
30-40% of cases the etiology is:
Polymicrobial
Pathophysiology:
Infection of the vagina and cervix that ascends to the upper genital tract
Pelvic or Lower abdominal pain, Abnormal vaginal discharge, Unanticipated vaginal bleeding, Fever, Nausea and vomiting:
Presentation
Pelvic or Lower abdominal pain characterization:
Constant, accentuated by motion, exercise, or coitus, that lasts about 7d
Critérios diag (Maiores ou Mínimos):
Dor pélvica, à mobilização do colo e à palpação dos anexos
The most sensitive physical examination finding, ~95% sensitivity:
Adnexal tenderness
Laboratory exams:
CBC, beta-HCG, PCR, VHS, SU, Urinocultura, VDRL, HbsAg, Anti-HBs e Anti-HIV
Laboratory finds:
+WBC, +ESR, +CRP, Urinanalysis, Vaginal secretion treated with potassium hydroxide, Test for Syphilis, Hepatitis and HIV
Imagine exams:
Culdocentesis and TV-US —> CT —> MRI —> Laparoscopy and Endometrial biopsy
Transvaginal US finds:
Colar de contas e roda dentada
DDx:
Appendicitis, Cervicitis, Endometriosis, Abortamento febril, Ectopic pregnancy, Adnexal tumors and Urinary tract inf.