Uterine Fibroids Flashcards
1
Q
types of uterine fibroids
A
pedunculated
intramural
submucous
subserosal
2
Q
malignant change
A
leiomyosarcoma
3
Q
presentation
A
acute abdomen in fibroid degeneration
torsion if pedunculated
cyclical pain
irregular bleeding e.g. menorrhagia
4
Q
surgical management
A
resection for small
myomectomy
hysterectomy
uterine artery embolisation
5
Q
pharmacological management
A
GnRH analogues/ agonists (injections once a month)
6
Q
what do GnRH analogues/ agonists do?
A
inhibit FSH and LH (medical menopause)
7
Q
adverse of GnRH analogues
A
OP if used over 6 months
