10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of endometriosis?
Abnormal presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Which theory explains the backflow of endometrial tissue through the fallopian tubes during menstruation?
Regurgitation theory
Where can extra-pelvic endometriosis occur?
Vagina
What is the main hormonal stimulation for endometriosis of the ovaries?
Estrogen & Progesterone
What is a potential complication of endometriosis of the ovaries?
Cyclic bleeding causing chocolate cysts
Which of the following is a potential complication of ovarian endometriosis (chocolate cyst)?
Fibrosis
What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of leiomyoma or fibroma?
Whorly bundles of smooth muscles
What is the most common benign tumor in females during active reproductive life?
Leiomyoma or fibroma
What is the main complication of severe/Atypical endometrial hyperplasia?
Malignant transformation
What is the characteristic feature present in adenocarcinoma and absent in atypical/severe hyperplasia?
Marked pleomorphism and loss of polarity
Learn about the definition of endometriosis and its presence outside the uterus, along with the various sites where it can occur. Understand that endometriosis is not a neoplasia or an inflammation, and its occurrence in 10% of females. Explore the immune or genetic factors associated with endometriosis.
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