A 42-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. A transvaginal ultrasound shows a bulky, heterogeneou...

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A 42-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. A transvaginal ultrasound shows a bulky, heterogeneous myometrium, described as having a 'venetian blind' appearance, and a normal endometrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Adenomyosis

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Endometriosis

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Uterine fibroids (leiomyoma)

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Endometrial carcinoma

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Adenomyosis

A 42-year-old woman presents with a 6-month history of heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. A transvaginal ultrasound shows a bulky, heterogeneous myometrium, described as having a 'venetian blind' appearance, and a normal endometrium. What is the most likely diagnosis?