Abstract
Article: Sonographic Presentation of Endometrial Carcinoma Stage I: A Case Study
Authors: Nathalie Castaneda
Category: OB/GYN [OB]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article titled “Sonographic Presentation of Endometrial Carcinoma Stage I: A Case Study,” you will be able to:
Describe the imaging presentations, risk factors, and four stages of endometrial carcinoma
Explain the treatment and prognosis for endometrial carcinoma
Compare the advantages, limitations, and role of sonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging for the patient with endometrial carcinoma
What is the most common subtype of endometrial carcinoma? Intraepithelial carcinoma Squamous myometrial differentiation Endometrioid adenocarcinoma Endovascular infiltration
Which of the following sonographic findings is associated with endometrial carcinoma? Irregular thickened endometrium Postmenstrual uterine atrophy Homogenous endometrium Pyometra
Which of the following is one of the risk factors associated with endometrial carcinoma? Myometrial excitability Endometrial hyperplasia History of multiple gestation Premature menarche
What combination provides both endometrial volume and vascular information? Axial computed tomography and color Doppler Gray-scale sonography and magnetic resonance imaging Computed tomography and an endovaginal biopsy Power Doppler and 3D sonography
Which diagnostic procedure can provide a definitive diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma? Endovaginal sonography exam Computed tomography Endometrial biopsy Magnetic resonance imaging
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