GYNECOLOGY QUIZ:
Dr. Stephen Yong[a]
Mdm. Z. aged 41 years, is a housewife and a mother of 4 children. She underwent surgical removal of this organ for gynecologic problems which she has been having for 4 months.
QUESTIONS:
Describe what is seen in the photos.
What is the most likely pathology?
What symptoms might she have presented with?
What physical signs might she have exhibited?
What relevant investigations should have been done?
What procedure was performed in this case?
What are the risks and implications of this treatment?
What are the possible modalities/routes for performing this surgery nowadays?
Are there other treatment options available? If so, what are they?
What is the chance of this becoming malignant if left alone?
Which related organs or tissues were not removed from her and why?
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REFERENCES
Baker PN, Fay TN, Hammond RH. Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Cases Questions Commentaries. Saunders. London. 1997