Benign gynaecology: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Benign gynaecology

Sample item

Which feature is typical of uterine fibroids?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Heavy menstrual bleeding with enlarged irregular uterus

Fibroids are benign smooth-muscle tumours that can enlarge the uterus and cause heavy bleeding, pressure symptoms, or impaired fertility.

Option by option

  • A. Painless jaundice with pale stools

    Jaundice suggests hepatobiliary disease.

  • B. Persistent unilateral tinnitus

    Tinnitus is an otological symptom.

  • C. Acute facial paralysis

    Facial paralysis has a neurological differential.

  • D. Heavy menstrual bleeding with enlarged irregular uterus (correct)

    Correct: enlarged irregular uterus and heavy bleeding are typical.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is D, Heavy menstrual bleeding with enlarged irregular uterus. Fibroids are benign smooth-muscle tumours that can enlarge the uterus and cause heavy bleeding, pressure symptoms, or impaired fertility.

Why is "Painless jaundice with pale stools" not the answer?

Jaundice suggests hepatobiliary disease.

Why is "Persistent unilateral tinnitus" not the answer?

Tinnitus is an otological symptom.

Why is "Acute facial paralysis" not the answer?

Facial paralysis has a neurological differential.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Benign gynaecology in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: enlarged irregular uterus and heavy bleeding are typical.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Benign gynaecology?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.