Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 77
ENDOMETRIOSIS AND ADENOMYOSIS
RATIONALE
Endometriosis is relatively common, although the incidence in which it presents as a pelvic mass remains uncertain. In most series, 75 percent of all patients with endometriosis are between 20 and 40 years of age, although it has been reported in teenagers. It is the most common cause of chronic pelvic pain and Dys syndrome. These symptoms, however, are not directly related to the amount of disease, and may cause severe psychic and motor disabilities. Accordingly, the knowledge and skills of graduates should be updated to accommodate recent data on the etiology and pathophysiology of endometriosis.
GOALS
l Understand the magnitude of endometriosis, emphasizing preventable and avoidable risk factors and causes
l Recognize and utilize basic diagnostic tools and different strategies of treatment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define and state the incidence of endometriosis
l Classify endometriosis
l State the etiology of endometriosis
l List the clinical presentation and DD of endometriosis
l List the different medical and surgical techniques of treatment of endometriosis
l Describe the role of reproductive technologies in the management of endometriosis
l Define and state the incidence of adenomyosis
l List the clinical presentation of adenomyosis
l List treatment of adenomyosis.
CONTENT
l Definition, etiology, and clinical presentation of endometriosis
l Different medical and surgical techniques of treatment
l Clinical presentation of adenomyosis and its treatment
