Untitled Deck Flashcards
- What is the most common solid tumor of the vulva?
Fibroma (Dermatofibromas)
- What are the ABCD features of melanoma?
Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter >6mm
- What is the treatment for fibroma?
Excision
- What is the usual cause of vulvar hematomas?
Blunt trauma or ruptured varicosities
- How are hematomas <10 cm managed?
Conservative treatment: compression and ice packs
- Name a common dermatologic disease causing pruritus in postmenopausal women.
Vulvar dystrophy
- What is the main treatment for contact dermatitis of the vulva?
Topical/systemic steroids, moisturizer, and avoidance of irritants
- What is the most common cause of vaginal local trauma?
Coitus
- Where are vaginal lacerations most commonly located?
Transverse tear of the posterior fornix
- What is the treatment for a vaginal laceration?
Suturing under anesthesia
- What are the most common sites of myomas?
Isthmus and corpus of the uterus
- What diagnostic test is used for cervical stenosis?
Ultrasound after dilation
- What is the treatment for endometrial polyps?
Hysteroscopy with dilation and curettage
- What is the most common symptom of endometrial polyps?
Abnormal bleeding
- What are the risk factors for leiomyoma?
Increasing age, obesity, early menarche, low parity, tamoxifen use
- What is the most common location for leiomyomas?
Corpus of the uterus
- What type of leiomyoma is most symptomatic?
Submucosal leiomyomas
- What is the standard treatment for adenomyosis?
Hysterectomy
- What is the most common benign tumor of the fallopian tubes?
Adenomatoid tumors
- What is the main symptom of ovarian torsion?
Acute severe abdominal pain
- What is the treatment for adnexal torsion?
Untwisting and cystectomy
- What is the most common ovarian cyst?
Follicular cysts
- What is the clinical triad of Halban’s syndrome?
Persistent corpus luteum cyst, unilateral pelvic pain, and a small adnexal mass
- What is the typical ultrasound finding of endometriomas?
Thick-walled cyst with homogenous echolucency
- What is the most common solid benign ovarian tumor?
Fibroma
- What syndrome involves an ovarian fibroma, ascites, and pleural effusion?
Meigs syndrome
- What is the diagnostic tool of choice for leiomyomas?
Ultrasound
- What is the most common degeneration seen in myomas?
Hyaline degeneration
- What is the first-line treatment for submucosal leiomyomas with abnormal bleeding?
Hysteroscopy
- What is the gold standard imaging technique for differentiating myomas from adenomyosis?
MRI
- What type of nevus has a high risk of turning into melanoma?
Dysplastic nevus
- What are the hallmark features of lichen simplex chronicus?
Leathery appearance, exaggerated skin markings, scaling
- What is the common management of pruritus from lichenification?
Improve hygiene, topical steroids, and moisturizers
- What condition is characterized by repeated itch-scratch cycles leading to thickened skin?
Lichen simplex chronicus
- How can one differentiate a nevus from melanoma?
Nevus is symmetric with even color and sharp borders, while melanoma is asymmetric with irregular borders and color variation.
- What condition results from blunt trauma to the vulva, such as during bicycling?
Vulvar hematoma
- What is the most common complication of straddle injuries in children?
Vulvar hematoma
- What is the typical size range of a vulvar fibroma?
1-10 cm, but may grow larger
- What condition presents with postcoital vaginal pain and transverse tears?
Vaginal trauma (e.g., laceration of the posterior fornix)
- What is the most common dermatologic problem of the vulva?
Pruritus
- What is a predisposing factor for postcoital lacerations in postmenopausal women?
Vaginal atrophy due to estrogen deficiency
- What is the most common symptom of cervical myomas?
Dysuria, urgency, or cervical obstruction
- Why does cervical stenosis lead to hematometra?
Obstruction of cervical outflow traps menstrual blood in the uterus.
- How does tamoxifen increase the risk of endometrial polyps?
It stimulates the endometrial lining, causing hyperplasia.
- What distinguishes a subserosal leiomyoma from a submucosal leiomyoma?
Subserosal leiomyomas grow outward and may cause “knobby uterus,” while submucosal leiomyomas distort the endometrial cavity.
- What imaging modality is used to confirm a prolapsed submucosal leiomyoma?
Hysteroscopy
- What type of degeneration in leiomyomas is associated with pregnancy?
Red (carneous) degeneration
- What percentage of leiomyomas have malignant potential?
0.3-0.7%
- What is the preferred treatment for adenomyosis in women desiring uterine preservation?
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) or hormonal therapy
- What is the main distinguishing feature of adenomyosis on ultrasound?
Diffuse thickening of the myometrium with heterogenous texture
- What is the most common type of benign ovarian cyst in reproductive-age women?
Follicular cyst
- What is the classic triad of Meigs syndrome?
Ovarian fibroma, ascites, and pleural effusion
- Why are fallopian tube lesions such as hydatid cysts clinically significant?
They can cause torsion or mimic ovarian pathology.
- What is the most common torsion-related complication in adnexal masses?
Ovarian torsion
- What are the clinical features of a ruptured corpus luteum cyst?
Sudden lower abdominal pain, intraperitoneal bleeding, and timing around day 20-26 of the cycle
- What benign ovarian tumor may contain hair, teeth, or cartilage?
Dermoid cyst (mature cystic teratoma)
- What percentage of benign ovarian dermoid cysts are bilateral?
10-15%
- What is the most common site for torsion in adnexal masses?
Right ovary
- What is the treatment for large, symptomatic endometriomas?
Surgical removal (cystectomy)
- What imaging modality is best for diagnosing ovarian torsion?
Doppler ultrasound
- What is the most common vulvar malignancy in older women?
Melanoma
- What is the treatment for dysplastic nevus with suspicious features?
Excision with 0.5-1 cm margins and biopsy
- What is the main cause of vulvar pruritus in diabetic women?
Fungal infections
- What vulvar condition is associated with menopause and presents as vulvar thinning?
Lichen sclerosis
- What is the main diagnostic tool for vulvar hematomas >10 cm?
Pelvic ultrasound
- What is the key feature of a nevus that requires biopsy?
Bleeding, pain, or ulceration
- What type of uterine myoma most commonly causes infertility?
Submucosal myoma
- What causes a pseudocapsule in uterine myomas?
Compression of adjacent myometrium by the tumor
- What is the primary risk factor for adenomyosis?
Increased parity and uterine surgeries
- What is the first-line diagnostic modality for endometrial polyps?
Transvaginal ultrasound
- What is the standard imaging tool for suspected hematometra?
Ultrasound
- How is hematometra secondary to an imperforate hymen treated?
Surgical incision of the hymen to release blood
- What type of degeneration is the most acute form in leiomyomas?
Red (carneous) degeneration
- What is the FIGO classification for a submucosal leiomyoma that is <50% intramural?
Type 1
- What minimally invasive procedure uses high-frequency ultrasound to treat leiomyomas?
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
- What is the treatment for fibromas causing Meigs syndrome?
Surgical removal of the fibroma
- What ovarian lesion contains thyroid tissue as the primary component?
Struma ovarii
- What ovarian lesion has the highest risk of torsion?
Dermoid cyst
- What is the gold standard treatment for endometriosis-associated infertility?
Laparoscopic excision of endometriomas
- What is the most common presentation of fallopian tube torsion?
Acute pelvic pain and adnexal mass
- What is the most common benign neoplasm of the fallopian tube?
Adenomatoid tumor
- How is a simple ovarian cyst in postmenopausal women managed?
Observation if <5 cm with normal CA-125 levels
- What is the main complication of ruptured corpus luteum cysts?
Hemoperitoneum (intraperitoneal bleeding)
- What is the origin of most high-grade serous ovarian carcinomas?
Fallopian tube fimbriae
- What symptom distinguishes cervical stenosis in postmenopausal women?
Hematometra or hydrometra with no vaginal discharge
- What condition involves small benign nodules along the surface of the fallopian tubes?
Paratubal cysts (hydatid cysts of Morgagni)
- What type of cervical trauma is associated with mechanical dilation?
Laceration
- What is the primary management for uterine artery embolization complications?
Supportive care or hysterectomy if severe
- How do hormonal therapies like GnRH agonists treat leiomyomas?
They reduce estrogen and progesterone levels to shrink the myomas.
- What clinical condition is characterized by the uterus being diffusely enlarged but not nodular?
Adenomyosis
- What distinguishes a complex ovarian cyst from a simple cyst on ultrasound?
Presence of solid components, septations, or debris
- What is the typical size of a mature cystic teratoma (dermoid cyst)?
Can range up to 25 cm
- What is the preferred imaging modality for adnexal masses?
Ultrasound with Doppler
- What is the classic appearance of an endometrioma on ultrasound?
“Ground-glass” homogeneity inside the cyst
- What diagnostic feature on MRI distinguishes adenomyosis from myomas?
Diffuse thickening of the myometrium without a pseudocapsule
- What type of myoma can mimic ovarian tumors?
Broad ligament myomas
- What is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea in women aged 35-50?
Adenomyosis
- What is the treatment for persistent abnormal bleeding caused by submucosal leiomyomas?
Hysteroscopic resection
- What condition is associated with a triad of cyclic abdominal pain, amenorrhea, and an imperforate hymen?
Hematometra
- What is the key imaging modality for diagnosing an imperforate hymen?
Pelvic ultrasound
- What is the most common complication of benign cystic teratomas?
Ovarian torsion
- What type of cyst results from a dominant follicle failing to rupture?
Follicular cyst
- What benign ovarian tumor is associated with Rokitansky tubercles?
Dermoid cyst (mature cystic teratoma)
- What is the characteristic histological feature of endometrial polyps?
Endometrial glands, stroma, and a central vascular channel
- What complication is associated with pedunculated submucosal leiomyomas?
Prolapse through the cervical canal
- What causes a knobby appearance of the uterus on palpation?
Subserosal leiomyomas
- What is the most common benign lesion found in hysterectomy specimens?
Adenomyosis
- What are the primary symptoms of endometriosis?
Pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and infertility
- What treatment reduces the blood supply to a leiomyoma?
Uterine artery embolization
- What type of degeneration is seen in 65% of leiomyomas?
Hyaline degeneration
- What is the most common site of leiomyoma development?
Intramural (myometrial wall)
- What is a rare cause of benign ovarian masses in postmenopausal women?
Fibromas
- What is the recommended imaging modality for differentiating between simple and complex ovarian cysts?
Transvaginal ultrasound
- What diagnostic finding suggests hematocolpos secondary to an imperforate hymen?
Dilated vagina containing echogenic fluid on ultrasound
- What is the main symptom of adnexal torsion?
Sudden-onset severe pelvic pain
- What fallopian tube condition is associated with pregnancy and adnexal masses?
Fallopian tube torsion
- What is the primary management for large paratubal cysts causing symptoms?
Surgical excision
- What is the most common histologic subtype of ovarian fibromas?
Benign spindle cell tumor
- What is the recommended treatment for symptomatic broad ligament myomas?
Myomectomy or hysterectomy if fertility is not desired
- What imaging finding suggests adenomyosis?
Diffusely thickened myometrium with heterogeneity on ultrasound or MRI
- What hormonal treatment can reduce adenomyosis symptoms?
Levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS)
- What rare uterine condition involves smooth muscle proliferation into venous channels?
Intravenous leiomyomatosis
- What is the clinical presentation of leiomyosarcoma?
Rapidly enlarging uterine mass in postmenopausal women
- What type of leiomyoma arises from parasitic blood supply?
Parasitic myoma
- What is the most common histopathologic feature of struma ovarii?
Predominantly thyroid tissue
- What condition is indicated by the presence of pleural effusion, ascites, and a benign ovarian tumor?
Meigs syndrome
- What is the most common degeneration seen in postmenopausal leiomyomas?
Calcific degeneration
- What is the main symptom of subserosal leiomyomas?
Pelvic pressure or abdominal distension
- What hormone drives the growth of most leiomyomas?
Estrogen
- What is the recommended management for a young woman with small, asymptomatic follicular cysts?
Observation and follow-up ultrasound
- What imaging modality is preferred for evaluating fallopian tube torsion?
Doppler ultrasound
- What condition results from estrogen stimulation of ectopic endometrial tissue?
Endometriosis
- What is the primary differential diagnosis for endometrial polyps?
Submucosal leiomyoma
- What procedure is preferred for resecting prolapsed submucosal leiomyomas?
Hysteroscopic removal
- What ovarian mass is associated with high CA-125 levels and thick septations on ultrasound?
Complex ovarian cyst or malignancy
- What benign ovarian tumor may cause thyrotoxicosis?
Struma ovarii
- What is the role of GnRH agonists in leiomyoma management?
Temporary reduction of myoma size by suppressing estrogen
- What benign condition can mimic ovarian cancer due to peritoneal nodules?
Leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata
- What condition causes blood accumulation in the uterus due to lower tract obstruction?
Hematometra
- What condition often coexists with endometrial polyps in tamoxifen users?
Polypoid hyperplasia