Diseases of the Female Genital Organs Overview
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What is one of the most commonly feared consequences of long-standing chronic PID?

  • Infertility (correct)
  • Peritonitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Which condition may result in obstruction of the excretory ducts of Bartholin glands?

  • Leukoplakia
  • Squamous Cell Hyperplasia
  • Vulvitis (correct)
  • Lichen Sclerosus
  • What is the common cause of vulvitis characterized by reactive inflammation to an irritant or allergen?

  • Herpes genitalis
  • Candidal vulvitis (correct)
  • Syphilis
  • HPV infection
  • Which condition is characterized by thinning of the epidermis, superficial hyperkeratosis, and dermal fibrosis?

    <p>Lichen Sclerosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may be caused by rubbing or scratching of the skin to relieve pruritus?

    <p>Squamous Cell Hyperplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication may arise from vulvitis and result in Bartholin cyst and abscess formation?

    <p>Obstruction of Bartholin glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of gonococcal disease in the female genital organs?

    <p>Acute suppurative reaction in the superficial mucosa &amp; submucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of organisms commonly causes Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?

    <p>Gonococci, Chlamydia &amp; enteric bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can result from infection after spontaneous or induced abortion & normal or abnormal deliveries?

    <p>Polymicrobial infections caused by various bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure in the female genital system is involved in PID when the infection begins in the vulva or vagina?

    <p>Fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur within the ovary & tube in cases of PID caused by gonococcal disease?

    <p>Collection of pus (TOA) or tubal lumen (pyosalpinx)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does PID caused by staphylococcus and streptococci differ from gonococcal disease PID?

    <p>Less involvement of the mucosa with greater inflammatory response in deeper layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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