Uterus Pathology: Endometritis and Beyond
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Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the endometrium?

  • Endometriosis
  • Endometrial Polyps
  • Endometritis (correct)
  • Adenomyosis

    • What is the characteristic feature of adenomyosis?

  • Cyclical bleeding
  • Enlarged uterus (correct)
  • Glands and stroma outside the uterus
  • Presence of pelvic mass filled with blood

    • Which condition involves the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus?

  • Endometrial Hyperplasia
  • Leiomyoma
  • Endometritis
  • Endometriosis (correct)

    • What is the recommended treatment for endometritis?

    <p>Removal of cause, antibiotics, D&amp;C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may lead to dysmenorrhea and pelvic pain in reproductive-aged individuals?

    <p>Endometriosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by the presence of endometrial stroma, glands, or both embedded in the myometrium?

    <p>Adenomyosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consequence of endometriosis?

    <p>Fibrosis and sealing of tubal fimbriated ends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most accepted theory for the pathogenesis of endometriosis?

    <p>Regurgitation theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk factor for endometrial hyperplasia?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cancer in the female genital tract?

    <p>Endometrial carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of endometrial carcinoma is similar to normal endometrium?

    <p>Type I cancers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutation is associated with precancerous lesion atypical endometrial hyperplasia?

    <p>PTEN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tumor of the myometrium is estrogen-dependent?

    <p>Leiomyoma (fibroids)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor for benign endometrial polyps?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between adenomyosis and endometriosis?

    <p>Adenomyosis involves the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus, while endometriosis is characterized by the embedding of endometrial stroma, glands, or both in the myometrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for adenomyosis?

    <p>Hormonal therapy to suppress menstrual cycle and reduce symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of endometrial polyps?

    <p>Benign overgrowths of tissue in the endometrial lining of the uterus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a pelvic mass filled with blood known as a 'chocolate cyst'?

    <p>Endometriosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the causes of endometritis?

    <p>Infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), miscarriage or delivery, and intrauterine device (IUCD) insertion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may lead to damage to the fallopian tubes, resulting in infertility and ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>Endometritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theory for the pathogenesis of endometriosis?

    <p>Regurgitation theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk factor for endometrial hyperplasia?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutation is associated with precancerous lesion atypical endometrial hyperplasia?

    <p>PTEN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of adenomyosis?

    <p>Endometrial glands and stroma embedded in the myometrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cancer in the female genital tract?

    <p>Endometrial carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the endometrium?

    <p>Endometritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of endometrial carcinoma is similar to normal endometrium?

    <p>Endometrioid carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for endometritis?

    <p>Antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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