Endometritis, Traumatic Lesions, and Adenomyosis Flashcards
1
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What is characteristic of endometritis?
A
Abnormal inflammatory infiltrate in the endometrium
2
Q
How is Acute Endometritis defined?
A
Defined as the abnormal presence of PMNs in the endometrium
3
Q
Chronic endometritis is shown. What is Dx of this condition?
A
Plasma cells within the endometrium are Dx
4
Q
What is pyometra?
A
Pus in the endometrial cavity
5
Q
What 3 events do IUDs predispose a person to?
A
- Increased menstrual flow
- Uterine perforation
- Spontaneous abortion
6
Q
What is Asherman syndrome?
A
Formation of intrauterine fibrous adhesions
7
Q
What is adenomyosis?
A
Presence of endometrial glands and stroma w/i the myometrium
8
Q
Endometrial glands are shown in the myometrium. What is the Dx?
A
Adenomyosis
