Disorders of uterine tube and ovaries are:
A. Acute salpingitis
B. Ectopic pregnancy
C. Tumours
D. All the above
Correct Answer: D. All the above
Explanation
Disorders of the uterine tube (fallopian tube) and ovaries include:
A. Disorders of the Uterine (Fallopian) Tube
- Salpingitis – Inflammation of the fallopian tubes (commonly due to pelvic inflammatory disease).
- Hydrosalpinx – Tube filled with serous fluid due to blockage.
- Pyosalpinx – Tube filled with pus.
- Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy – Implantation of fertilized ovum in the tube.
- Tubal infertility – Due to scarring or obstruction.
- Tubercular salpingitis – Tuberculosis infection of the tubes.
B. Disorders of the Ovaries
- Oophoritis – Inflammation of the ovary.
- Ovarian cysts – Functional or pathological cysts (e.g., follicular cyst, corpus luteum cyst).
- Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD/PCOS) – Hormonal disorder with multiple cysts.
- Ovarian tumors – Benign or malignant growths.
- Ovarian torsion – Twisting of the ovary causing acute pain.
- Premature ovarian failure – Early loss of ovarian function.
- Ovarian tuberculosis – TB infection of ovaries.
These conditions can affect fertility, menstrual cycle, and reproductive health.
Other Options Details
Here are the details of the other options related to disorders of the uterine (fallopian) tube:
A. Acute salpingitis
- Acute inflammation of the fallopian tube
- Commonly caused by ascending genital tract infections (e.g., Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis)
- Symptoms include:
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever
- Vaginal discharge
- Can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility if untreated
B. Ectopic pregnancy
- Occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterine cavity, most commonly in the fallopian tube
- Risk factors:
- Previous salpingitis
- Tubal surgery
- PID
- Presents with:
- Amenorrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- It is a medical emergency due to risk of tubal rupture and hemorrhage
C. Tumours
- Tumours of the fallopian tube are rare
- May be:
- Benign (e.g., papilloma)
- Malignant (primary carcinoma of the fallopian tube)
- Symptoms may include:
- Pelvic pain
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Adnexal mass
D. All the above
- This is the correct answer because:
- Acute salpingitis, ectopic pregnancy, and tumours are all recognized disorders of the uterine tube
✅ Correct option: D. All the above
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Writer: Vandita Singh, Lucknow (GS India Nursing Group