benign conditions of uterus cervix and endometrium Flashcards
cervical ectropian
why does it occur?
3 p’s
puberty
pill
pregnancy
what is a cervical ectropion?
columnar epithelium is visible on the ectocervix surroundig external os instead of the endocervix
glandular cells are red so it appears red
nabothian follicles
small mucous filled cyts
endometrial polyps can cause?
risk factors?
mx?
AUB
HMB
PMB
obesity
late menopause
polypectomy
benign lesions of myometrium
uterine fibroids
adenomyosis
what examination findings suggest fibroids?
anaemia
abdo exam > visible abdominal mass
bimanual exam : enlarged firm smooth or irregular / nontender uterus palpable
investigation fibroids
FBc - severe anaemia
TVUSS
ultrasonography can identify
mx fibroids
mirena
tranexamic acid
COCP
gnrh
myomectomy
radiological
uterine artery embolization> 50% reduction in fibroid volume
adenomyosis
