The Uterus and Vagina
precoicious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts and genitals before the age of
8
absence of menstruation is referred to as
amenorrhea
which of the following is not typically a clinical complaint of a woman suffering from adenomyosis? amenorrhea dysmenorrhea dyspareunia menometorrhagia
amenorrhea
all of the following are sonographic findings consistent with adenomyosis except: diffuse enlarged uterus myometrial cysts hypoechoic areas adjacent to the endometrium complex adnexal mass
complex adnexal mass
The area of attachment of the fallopian tubes within the uterus is the
cornua
the largest part of the uterus is the
corpus (body)
the layer of the endometrium that is altered due to hormonal stimulation is the:
functional layer
the most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the
fundus
24yo f. pt: indication is pelvic pain. US shoes anechoic mass within the vagina. this most likely represents
gartner duct cyst
13yo f. with cyclical pelvic pain, abd swelling and amenorrhea. US shows enlarged uterus and distended vagina that contains anechoic fluid and debris
hematocolpos
simple fluid collection within the vagina, secondary to an imperforate hymen is
hydrocolpos
anechoic fluid distending the uterus and vagina is termed
hydrometrocolpos
fibroid located within the myometrium is termed
intramural
what section of the uterus is also referred to as the LUS?
isthmus
abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual flow between periods is termed
menometorrhagia
The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the:
mullerian ducts
surgical removal of a fibroid is termed
myomectomy
all of the following are clinical findings associated with leiomyoma except: myomterial cysts infertility palpable pelvic mass menorrhagia
myometrial cysts
MC appearance of adenomyosis on US
myometrial cysts with enlargement of the posterior uterine wall
anechoic mass within the cervix most likely represents a
nabothian cyst
what leiomyoma would have an increased risk for torsion?
pedunculated
what is most indicative of a leiomyosarcoma?
rapid growth
what congenital malformation of the uterus is common and has a clear association with an increased risk for spontaneous abortion?
septate uterus
which of the following would be considered the most common uterine anomaly?
septate uterus
which of the following fibroid locations would most likely results in abnormal uterine bleeding because of its relationship to the endometrium? submucosal, intramural, subserosal, subserosal pedunculated
submucosal
congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is termed
uterus didelphys
the invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is referred to as
adenomyosis
the uterine position is which the corpus tilts forwards and comes into contact with the cervix describes:
anteflexion
normal position of the uterus
anteverted
the outer layer of the endometrium is the:
basal layer
pseudoprecoicious puberty may be associated with all of the following EXCEPT: ovarian tumor adrenal tumor liver tumor brain tumor
brain tumor
the rigid portion of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the:
cervix
difficult or painful intercourse is termed
dyspareunia
the inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the:
endometrium
the inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is termed:
external os
the recesses of the vagina
fornices
the superior portion of the cervix
internal os
pt complaining of abdominal distention. US shows large hypoechoic mass distorting the anterior border of the uterus. what is the most likely location of the mass?
subserosal