The commonest site of endometriosis
Correct Answer: Ovary
Description: Endometriosis
Endometriosis (ectopic endometrium) is the term used to describe the presence of endometrium (endometrial glands or stroma) in abnormal locations outside the uterus.
It occurs in following sites, in decreasing order of frequency -
1. Ovary 2. Uterine ligaments 3. Rectovaginal septum 4. Pelvic peritoneum
5. Laprotomy scar 6. Umbilicus, vagina, vulva or appendix.
Adenomyosis is the presence of endometrial tissue in the uterine wall, i.e., in the myometrium.
Category:
Pathology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now