Question

uterine tissue found throughout the pelvic cavity is the hallmark of which condition?
a pelvic inflammatory disease
b fibroid
c endometriosis
d candidiasis

Explanation:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease: It is an infection of the female reproductive organs, not characterized by uterine tissue throughout the pelvic cavity.
• Fibroid: These are benign tumors in the uterus, not tissue spread throughout the pelvic cavity.
• Endometriosis: In endometriosis, endometrial - like tissue (uterine - like tissue) is found outside the uterus, often throughout the pelvic cavity.
• Candidiasis: It is a fungal infection (usually in the vagina), not related to uterine tissue spread.

Answer:

C. endometriosis