REPRO 2 Flashcards
functional cysts are related to what
presentation
treatment
ovulation F/L cysts
asymp. may bleed and rupture -> pain & period changes
resolve spontaneously
endometriosis symptoms
ix
rx
pain, dysparunia, subferility, tender mass behind uterus, can be asymptotic till rupture
laproscopy
COCP, mirena, surgery
stromal tumours granulosa
theca/lydic
secretes oestrogen (precasious puberty, PMB) secretes androgens (hirsutism/virilisation)
secondary endometrial tumours
breast, pancreas, stomach, GI
hydrosalpinx
longstanding/incidental
blocked tube with serous/clear fluid
pydrosalpinx
acute/inflam
pus
paratubal cysts are what
small and incidental
embryological remnants
uterine causes of a pelvic mass
pregnancy, fibroids, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer
non-gynae causes of a pelvic mass
bowel, bladder, mets from breast/GI
ix for pelvic mass
examine
USS. UPT. Ca125. CEA. bHCG. AFP. lactate dehydrogenase (CGT). MRI/CT
difference between acute and chronic salpingitis
and what does both increase the risk of
chronic if lymphocytes
ectopic
what is endometriosis
presence of endometrial glands outside the uterine cavity
causes of endometriosis
reterograde menstruation. genetics. altered immune function
commonest areas for endometriosis
ovaries. posterior broad ligament. POD.
ix for endometriosis
exam. USS. MRI pelvis
gold standard - laparoscopy