Question
Di ethyl stilbesterol causes the following defects except
| A. |
Renal anomalies
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| B. |
Perifimbrial cysts
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| C. |
T shaped uterus
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| D. |
Vaginal adenosis
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Renal anomalies
Di ethyl stilbesterol exposure in utero leads to varied anomalies of the female genital tract.
But remember a simple FUNDA :
“Unlike All other congenital uterine malformations, the DES uterus is not associated with an increase in Renal Anomalies”
Even if you don’t remember all the anomalies caused by DES, just remember the above line and your MCQ will be solved.
Anorm caused by DES :
- Benign vaginal adenosis
- Cervical hoods, septae, collars and cockscomb
- Uterine hypoplasia (most common uterine anomally associated with DES exposure)
- T shaped uterus
- Wide lower segment
- Constriction bands in the uterus
- Perifimbrial Paratubal cysts
Vaginal clear cell adenocarcinoma (Rare).
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