Adenomyosis — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ theory of celomic metaplasia states that metaplastic changes in embryonic mesothelium which responds to hormone stimulation is the etiology of endometriosis

Answer: Meyer and Ivanoff's

Flashcard 2: Endometriosis spread to the Pouch of Douglas (posterior cul-de-sac) can present with _____ and painful intercourse

Answer: dyschezia (pain with defecation)

Flashcard 3: Powder burn spots over the peritoneum are seen in _____.

Answer: endometriosis

Flashcard 4: The treatment of choice for heavy bleeding due to submucosal fibroids is _____

Answer: Hysteroscopic myomectomy

Flashcard 5: Vaginal _____ is the focal persistence of columnar epithelium in the upper 1/3rd of the vagina

Answer: adenosis

Flashcard 6: _____ is the abnormal placement of endometrial glands and stroma outside the endometrial lining/cavity

Answer: Endometriosis

Flashcard 7: _____ theory of retrograde menstruation states that reflux of menstrual endometrium and subsequent implantation in the surrounding structures, is the etiology of endometriosis

Answer: Sampson's

Flashcard 8: Endometriosis often presents with _____ and cyclic pelvic pain; it may also cause infertility

Answer: dysmenorrhea

Flashcard 9: _____ end of the Ayre's spatula is used for taking Pap smear (from squamocolumnar junction, portio vaginalis of cervix)

Answer: Bifid

Flashcard 10: The **Red Kit** (NACO Kit 5) contains _____ and partner treatment is not required.

Answer: Acyclovir 400 mg (BD for 7 days)

Extra: The Red Kit (Kit 5) is indicated for herpetic genital ulcers. It is the only NACO kit where partner treatment is specifically noted as **not required** (unless the partner is also symptomatic). **NACO STI Kits Summary:** • Kit 1 (Grey): Urethral/Cervical discharge • Kit 2 (Green): Vaginal discharge • Kit 3 (White): Genital ulcer (non-herpetic) • Kit 4 (Blue): Genital ulcer (non-herpetic, Penicillin allergic) • **Kit 5 (Red): Genital Herpes** • Kit 6 (Yellow): Lower abdominal pain (PID) • Kit 7 (Black): Scrotal swelling