Uterine Pathology Flashcards
The caudal ends of the Müllerian ducts fuse to form what? 3
- Uterus
- Cervix
- Upper vagina
The unfused ends of the Müllerian ducts form what?
Fallopian tubes
What are the three types of Müllerian duct abnormalities?
- Arrested development
- Failure of fusion
- Failure of resporption
What are examples of arrested development 6
- Double uterus
- Uterus duplex bicornis
- Uterus bicornuate
- Uterus unicornuate
- Complete septate uterus
- Subseptate uterus
Label the images
What is a prolapsed uterus?
The descent of the uterus down the vagina
What is a prolapsed uterus usually due to?
Weak pelvic floor muscles
What happens to the endometrium with asherman’s syndrome?
Endometrial lining is replaced by fibrous adhesions
Asherman’s syndrome is considered a ____ in the endometrium? (what does it look like?)
Scar
What might cause Asherman’s syndromes ? 3
- A second D and C
- Multiple abortions
- Infections
Endometrium in Ahserman’s syndrome varies in appearance how?
Thick to thin endometrium
Asherman’s syndrome may cause what symptoms?3
- Loss of menstruation
- Infertility
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
What is synechie a form of?
Ahserman’s
What causes synechie? 3
- A scar on the uterine lining from prior D and C,
- C sections
- Abortions
When would we commonly see synechiae? (What type of scan?)
Obstetrical scanning
What is the DDX for Synechiae?
Amniotic band
What is this a image of ?
Synechiae
What are Arteriovenous malformations?
Abnormal connection between veins and arteries
What are some causes of Arteriovenous malformation? 2
- Congenital - rare
- Trauma or surgery - common
What is a symptoms of Arteriovenous malformations?
Menorrhagia
What is the sonographic appearance of Arteriovenous malformation?
Difficult to see until you use colour doppler
What does this image demonstrate?
Arteriovenous malformation
Label the image
- Menstrual
- Proliferative
- Secretory
How thick is the endometrial during the Proliferative phase?
4-8 mm
How thick is the endometrial during the Secretory phase?
7-14 mm
How thick is the endometrial during the Post menopausal phase?
Typically 1-3 mm
What is neoplasia?
Multiplication of abnormal cells, can be malignant or benign
What are some non neoplasticism conditions? 5
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Endometrial polyps
- Adenoma oasis
- Uterine varicella s
- Endometritis
Endometrial hyperplasia happens as a result of what?
Unopposed estrogen stimulation from ovarian dysfunction
When does endometrial hyperplasia occur?
Immediately after menarche or before menopause
What does Endometrial hyperplasia cause?
Irregular uterine bleeding
What is the sonographic appearance of Endometrial hyperplasia? 2
- Thick hyperechoic endometrium
- Most of the endometrium can be focal or nodular
What is the DDX for endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial calcification or polyps
What does this image demonstrate?
Hyperplasia
What is endometrial polyps?
Endometrial growths extending into the canal from a stalk
Endometrial polyps May protrude into what?
Cervix if the stalk is long enough
Endometrial polyps may cause what?
Bleeding
Patients with endometrial polyps may be asymptomatic or symptomatic?
Asymptomatic
What is the sonographic appearance of the endometrium with endometrial polyps?
Thick endometrium
What do we look for when doing colour ultrasound of endometrial polyps?
Vessels with colour doppler
What is the DDX for Endometrial polyps? 2
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
What is a hysterosonogram?
When saline is administered into the endometrial canal by a gynaecologist for better visualization of the canal
What does this image demonstrate?
Endometrial polyps