BENIGN AND NEOPLASTIC CERVICAL
and UTERINE DISEASE Exam-Graded
A
Didelphic uterus - correct Answer-A complete double uterus and double cervix. It is
often also associated with a partial or complete double vagina.
Septate uterus - correct Answer-Septum in the uterus.
Bicornuate uterus - correct Answer-
, Transvaginal ultrasound - correct Answer-imaging procedure that views the tissues of
the vagina and uterus across the vagina
(overview of anatomy)
When is saline infusion sonography indicated? - correct Answer-SIS helps to see if
there is any thickening of the endometrium of the uterus, or if there are polyps. Polyps
are small growths of the endometrium. The scan can also be performed in the
assessment of post menopausal endometrium or possible Asherman's Syndrome (a
condition caused by the presence of scars in the uterine cavity).
Hystersalpingography - correct Answer-X-ray record of the endometrial cavity and
fallopian tubes is obtained after injection of contrast material through the vagina and into
the endocervical canal
(uterus and tubes)
MRI - correct Answer-uterine abnormalities (fibroids)
Hysteroscopy - correct Answer-an endoscopic investigation of the uterus and tubes
(removal of polyps, fibroids, and adhesions)
Laparoscopy - correct Answer-visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a
laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen
Pelvic abnormalities-Endometriosis
Can test for patency of tubes with saline infusion
MC pelvic tumor in reproductive age women - correct Answer-fibroid (myoma,
leiomyoma)
MC reason for hysterectomy - correct Answer-fibroids
Fibroids arise from what type of tissue - correct Answer-smooth muscle
and UTERINE DISEASE Exam-Graded
A
Didelphic uterus - correct Answer-A complete double uterus and double cervix. It is
often also associated with a partial or complete double vagina.
Septate uterus - correct Answer-Septum in the uterus.
Bicornuate uterus - correct Answer-
, Transvaginal ultrasound - correct Answer-imaging procedure that views the tissues of
the vagina and uterus across the vagina
(overview of anatomy)
When is saline infusion sonography indicated? - correct Answer-SIS helps to see if
there is any thickening of the endometrium of the uterus, or if there are polyps. Polyps
are small growths of the endometrium. The scan can also be performed in the
assessment of post menopausal endometrium or possible Asherman's Syndrome (a
condition caused by the presence of scars in the uterine cavity).
Hystersalpingography - correct Answer-X-ray record of the endometrial cavity and
fallopian tubes is obtained after injection of contrast material through the vagina and into
the endocervical canal
(uterus and tubes)
MRI - correct Answer-uterine abnormalities (fibroids)
Hysteroscopy - correct Answer-an endoscopic investigation of the uterus and tubes
(removal of polyps, fibroids, and adhesions)
Laparoscopy - correct Answer-visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a
laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen
Pelvic abnormalities-Endometriosis
Can test for patency of tubes with saline infusion
MC pelvic tumor in reproductive age women - correct Answer-fibroid (myoma,
leiomyoma)
MC reason for hysterectomy - correct Answer-fibroids
Fibroids arise from what type of tissue - correct Answer-smooth muscle
