The Uterus & Vagina Review Questions
Precocious puberty is defined as the development of pubic hair, breasts and genitals before the age of:
8
The invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is termed:
Adenomyosis
Absence of a menstrual period is referred to as:
Amenorrhea
The uterine position in which the corpus tilts forward and comes in contact with the cervix describes:
Anteflexion
The normal postion of the uterus is:
Anteverted
The nonfunctional outer layer of the endometrium is the:
Basal layer
The most common uterine anomaly is the:
Bicornuate unicollis
The rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the:
Cervix
All of the following are sonographic findings consistent with adenomyosis except: A. Diffuse, enlarged uterus B. Myometrial cysts C. Hypoechoic areas adjacent to the endometrium D. Complex adnexal mass
Complex adnexal mass
The area of attachment of the fallopian tube and the uterus is the:
Cornua
The largest part of the uterus is the:
Corpus
Difficult or painful intercourse is referred to as:
Dyspareunia
The inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the:
Endometrium
The inferior portion of the cervix closest to the vagina is the:
External os
The recesses of the vagina are the:
Fornices
The layer of the endometrium that is altered as a result of hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle:
Functional layer
The most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the:
Fundus
A 24 y/o female patient presents to the ultrasound department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. Upon ultrasound interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the vagina. This mass most likely presents:
Gartner duct cyst
A simple fluid accumulation within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is:
Hydrocolpos
Anechoic fluid noted distending the uterus and cervix within a pediatric patient is termed:
Hydrometrocolpos
The superior portion of the cervix is the:
Internal os
The location of a fibroid within the myometrium:
Intramural
Heavy and prolonged menstrual flow is termed:
Menorrhagia
The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the:
Mullerian ducts
The surgical removal of a fibroid is termed:
Myomectomy
All of the following are clinical findings associated with leiomyoma except: A. Myometrial cysts B. Infertility C. Palpable pelvic mass D. Menorrhagia
Myometrial cysts
A 38 y/o female patient presents to the ultrasound department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. Upon ultrasound interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the cervix. This mass most likely presents:
Nabothian cyst
Leiomyomas that project from a stalk are termed:
Pedunculated or subserosal
Leiomyosarcoma of the uterus denotes:
The malignant counterpart of a fibroid
Congenital malformation of the uterus that results in complete duplication of the genital tract is:
Uterus didelphys
