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The pelvic examination of a woman reveals that the cervix is directed forwards, the body is backward, but it can be anteposed easily. The examination does not demonstrate any other abnormality. The most probable diagnosis is

The correct answer is
Retroverted uterus

Diagnosis of Retroverted Uterus

The description points towards a Retroverted uterus. This condition involves the uterus being tilted backward, with the cervix usually pointing forwards. The ability to easily 'antepose' the uterus indicates it is mobile and not fixed by adhesions or masses.

Analysis of Pelvic Examination Findings

  • Cervix Directed Forwards: This is typical when the uterine body is tilted backward (retroverted).
  • Body Backward: This directly describes the retroverted position of the main part of the uterus.
  • Can Be Anteposed Easily: This signifies that the uterus is mobile and not fixed, differentiating it from conditions causing fixation, such as advanced endometriosis or large posterior masses.
  • No Other Abnormality: This rules out significant masses or adhesions that would typically accompany conditions like posterior wall tumors or extensive endometriosis causing fixation.

Evaluation of Other Options

  • Posterior wall tumour of the uterus: While a tumor could displace the uterus, it often leads to fixation or a palpable mass, which is absent here.
  • Ovarian cyst in the pouch of Douglas: A cyst in this location would likely be palpable behind the uterus and might limit mobility or cause pain, inconsistent with the findings.
  • Pelvic endometriosis: Severe endometriosis can cause fixation of the uterus in a retroverted position, often with pain and adhesions. The ease of anteposition makes this less likely as the primary diagnosis based solely on the provided description.

Therefore, the classic presentation of a mobile, backward-tilted uterus with the cervix pointing forward is characteristic of a Retroverted uterus.

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Important Questions from Displacement of Uterus

  1. Which of the following symptoms can be associated with pelvic organ prolapse?
    1. Difficulty in passing urine
    2. Incomplete evacuation of urine
    3. Urgency and frequency
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  2. Which of the following is NOT an ideally suited condition for use of ring pessary in case of uterine prolapse?

  3. Procidentia as a degree of uterovaginal prolapse is characterised by descent of
  4. In POPQ classification for uterovaginal prolapse, the only measurement done after reducing the prolapse is
  5. Which of the following are essential steps of Fothergill's operation? 

    1. Laparoscopic or vaginal ligation 

    2. Amputation of cervix 

    3. Plication of Mackenrodt's ligaments in front of cervix 

    4. Ant colporrhaphy 

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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