GYNE Endometriosis and Adenomyosis, Blueprints

Question 1

A chronic disease marked by the presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the endo- metrial cavity

Answer 1

Endometriosis

Question 2

Endometriosis: Most common sites

Answer 2

1) Ovary

2) Pelvic peritoneum

Question 3

3 main theories about the aetiology of endometriosis

Answer 3

1) Halban theory (lymphatic system)
2) Meyer (metaplastic transformation of multipotential cells in peritoneal tissue)
3) Sampson (retrograde menstruation)

Question 4

T/F The severity of symptoms correlate with the amount of endometriosis

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Gold standard for diagnosis of endometriosis

Answer 5

Surgery

Question 6

Single most common reason for hospitalisation of women of the reproductive age group

Answer 6

Endometriosis

Question 7

T/F Women with first-degree relatives with endometriosis have a higher chance of developing the disorder compared to women without a family history

Answer 7

T

Question 8

T/F Endometriosis is theorized to be a result of impaired immune system

Answer 8

T

Question 9

Hallmark of endometriosis

Answer 9

Cyclic pelvic pain 1-2 weeks before menses, peaking 1-2 days before onset of menses, and subsiding at onset of menses or shortly thereafter