A 42-year-old woman presents to the GP with an 8-week history of a visible lump at the vaginal opening, worse when standing and lifting. On examinatio...

Question

A 42-year-old woman presents to the GP with an 8-week history of a visible lump at the vaginal opening, worse when standing and lifting. On examination, the posterior vaginal wall descends beyond the introitus on straining. She has no urinary or bowel symptoms. What type of prolapse does she most likely have?

Accepted Answer

Rectocele (posterior vaginal wall prolapse)

Answer

Cystocele (anterior vaginal wall prolapse)

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Uterine prolapse

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Enterocele

Answer

Vault prolapse

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Rectocele Classification