uterus Flashcards
1
Q
outer layer of the uterine wall
A
perimetrium
2
Q
Myometrium
A
middle, smooth muscle layer of the uterine
3
Q
inner, secretory columnar epithelial layer of the uterine wall that is under the control of
A
oestrogen and progesterone
4
Q
management of endometrial polyp
A
hysteroscopy and curettage
5
Q
benign, oestrogen dependent smooth muscle tumours of the uterus
A
fibroids
6
Q
fibroids most commonly sen in?
A
middle aged women
7
Q
buzz word fibroids
A
bulky uterus
8
Q
management of fibroids?
A
analgesia and control of menorrhagia
1st line myomectomy
but may result in heamorrhage and need for hysterectomy
2nd line hysterectomy
9
Q
Red degeneration as complication of fibroid?
A
pregnancy comp - Due to thrombosis of the vessels that supply the fibroid
