Endometriosis: Definition and Sites

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What is the main characteristic of endometriosis?

Inflammation of the endometrial tissue

Genetic mutation of endometrial cells

Abnormal presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus (correct)

Presence of neoplastic cells

Which theory explains the backflow of endometrial tissue through the fallopian tubes during menstruation?

Vascular/Lymphatic spread theory

Multifactorial theory

Regurgitation theory (correct)

Metaplastic theory

Where can extra-pelvic endometriosis occur?

Uterus

Myometrium

Vagina (correct)

Fallopian tubes

What is the main hormonal stimulation for endometriosis of the ovaries?

Estrogen & Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of endometriosis of the ovaries?

Cyclic bleeding causing chocolate cysts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential complication of ovarian endometriosis (chocolate cyst)?

Fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of leiomyoma or fibroma?

Whorly bundles of smooth muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common benign tumor in females during active reproductive life?

Leiomyoma or fibroma Signup and view all the answers

What is the main complication of severe/Atypical endometrial hyperplasia?

Malignant transformation Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature present in adenocarcinoma and absent in atypical/severe hyperplasia?

Marked pleomorphism and loss of polarity Signup and view all the answers

Endometriosis: Definition and Sites

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What is the main characteristic of endometriosis?

Which theory explains the backflow of endometrial tissue through the fallopian tubes during menstruation?

Where can extra-pelvic endometriosis occur?

What is the main hormonal stimulation for endometriosis of the ovaries?

What is a potential complication of endometriosis of the ovaries?

Which of the following is a potential complication of ovarian endometriosis (chocolate cyst)?

What is the characteristic microscopic appearance of leiomyoma or fibroma?

What is the most common benign tumor in females during active reproductive life?

What is the main complication of severe/Atypical endometrial hyperplasia?

What is the characteristic feature present in adenocarcinoma and absent in atypical/severe hyperplasia?

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