MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A histological investigation of curettage of the cervical canal of the uteri revealed a prismatic epithelium and a significant amount of gland-like structures. They developed from the prismatic epithelium cambial elements, originated from the neck of a uterus. What is the most likely diagnose?
A
Proliferative endocervicosis
B
Simple endocervicosis
C
Endocervicosis, stage of healing
D
Cervical adenomatosis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The uterus has a muscular outer layer called the myometrium and an inner lining called the endometrium.

Detailed explanation-2: -The endometrium consists of a simple columnar epithelium, forming numerous tubular glands, supported by a thick vascular stroma. Both glands and stroma undergo extensive changes during the menstrual cycle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endometrium is the lining of the uterus. During the menstrual cycle, the body prepares the endometrium to host an embryo. Endometrial thickness varies during this process.

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