Содержание
- 2. DEFINITION Presence of endometrial tissue (both glands & stroma) outside the uterus. Tissue is
- 3. AETIOLOGY: theories Sampson’s theory of menstrual regurgitation and implantation (Metastatic theory) Retrograde menstruation ↓ Endometrial fragments
- 5. Coelomic metaplasia theory: Original Coelomic membrane transforms into endometrial tissue. Explains endometriosis in ectopic sites. Lymphatic
- 6. 4. Immunological factors: reduced clearance of endometrial cells due to decreased natural killer cell activity or
- 7. SITES
- 8. TYPES OF ENDOMETRIOSIS PELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS EXTRA PELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS Peritoneal Gastrointestinal tract Ovarian Urinary tract Deep infiltrating
- 9. CLINICAL PRESENTATION PAIN: Classical triad: dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia & deep seated pelvic pain. Commence before onset of
- 10. ABNORMAL BLEEDING: May include premenstrual spotting, polymenorrhoea & menometrorrhagia. INFERTILITY: Present in majority of the women
- 11. OTHER SYMPTOMS Extrapelvic endometriosis: cyclical rectal bleeding or hematuria. Scar endometriosis: cyclical pain and bleeding at
- 12. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS SIGNS Tenderness in cul-de-sac Nodularity in cul-de-sac Fixed retroverted uterus Adnexal tenderness Adnexal
- 13. INVESTIGATIONS
- 14. TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASOUND SCAN Retroverted uterus with obliteration of cul-de-sac & B\L complex adnexal masses maybe suggestive.
- 15. CA-125 Increased in moderate to severe endometriosis Also increased in non-mucinous epithelial ovarian cancers.
- 16. LAPAROSCOPY Gold Standard During laparoscopy, entire pelvis should be examined systematically in clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
- 17. 1. PERITONEAL LESION CLASSIC LESIONS: Powder burn or gunshot lesion: black to dark brown nodules consisting
- 18. 2. OVARIAN ENDOMETRIOSIS ENDOMETRIOMA OE CHOCOLATE CYST: Cyst contains thick tarry fluid- chocolate fluid – derived
- 19. 3. DEEP INFILTRATING ENDOMETRIOSIS Lesions are usually in rectovaginal space. May involve uterosacral ligaments, cervix, bowel
- 20. 4. EXTRAPELVIC ENDOMETRIOSIS GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT: Frequently involved: sigmoid, rectum, iliocaecum & appendix. Symptoms: abdominal pain, disturbed
- 21. Extrapelvic endometriosis cont. SCAR ENDOMETRIOSIS: Seen at umbilicus, port sites following laparoscopy, abdominal incisions following cesarean
- 22. INVESTIGATIONS CT & MRI: Identical picture as in USG COLOUR DOPPLER FLOW: Increased vascularity CYSTOSCOPY: Involvement
- 23. HISTOLOGY Histologic confirmation is essential. On microscopy, typical endometrial implant with endometrial glands &
- 24. CLASSIFICATION OF ENDOMETRIOSIS Stage I: MINIMAL: Score 1-5 Small spots of endometriosis seen at laparoscopy, but
- 25. Stage IV: SEVERE: Score >40 Endometriomas exceed 2cm. Dense Peritubal & periovarian adhesions restrict motility. Thickened
- 26. DIFFEERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Chronic PID Postoperative adhesions Old ectopic gestation Pelvic congestion syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome Diverticulitis
- 27. MANAGEMENT
- 28. Management of Endometriosis Asymptomatic minimal endometriosis Observe 6-8 months, Investigate infertility Symptomatic cases Drug treatment Minimal
- 29. DRUG TREATMENT Combined oral contraceptives: Administered intermittently or continuously. High Incidence of side effects & risk
- 30. DRUG TREATMENT Danazol A synthetic derivative of ethinyl testosterone, Mildly anabolic , anti-oestrogenic and anti-progestational 200-800mg
- 31. Drug treatment Gonadotropin releasing hormone: GnRH is administered continuously to down regulate and suppress pituitary gonadotropins
- 32. DRUG THERAPY Failure of drug therapy is due to : Drug cannot penetrate fibrotic capsule. Ectopic
- 33. MINIMAL INVASIVE SURGERY Aspiration of peritoneal fluid in cul-de-sac. Destruction of endometriotic implants Larger lesions and
- 34. MINIMAL INVASIVE SURGERY Role of surgery: Failed Medical therapy Infertility Recurrence Chocolate
- 35. SURGERY Indications for surgery: Advanced stage of disease detected Large lesion Medical therapy
- 36. SURGERY Laparotomy: In advanced & larger lesions if medical therapy fails. Dissection and excision of a
- 37. COMBINED THERAPY Preoperative GnRH: monthly for 3 months reduces size & extend of lesions, softens adhesions
- 38. PROPHYLAXIS Low-dose OCP reduce the menstrual flow & protect against endometriosis. 3 monthly OCP’s are convenient
- 40. Скачать презентацию