Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) Practice Exam

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PID can lead to which serious complication?

Ectopic pregnancy
Fibroids
Endometrial cancer
Cervical incompetence

The correct answer is: Ectopic pregnancy

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs that can result from sexually transmitted infections or other bacterial infections. One of the serious complications that can arise from PID is ectopic pregnancy. This occurs when the infection can cause scarring and damage to the fallopian tubes, which can disrupt the normal path for an egg to travel from the ovaries to the uterus. If a fertilized egg implants in a tube that has been obstructed or damaged due to PID, it can lead to an ectopic pregnancy, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate medical attention. The other choices, while relevant to reproductive health, do not directly relate to complications arising from PID in the same acute manner as ectopic pregnancy. Fibroids, for example, are benign growths in the uterus and are not caused by PID. Endometrial cancer is a separate entity that is linked to various risk factors but not directly to PID. Cervical incompetence refers to a condition affecting the cervix and is not a known complication of PID. Thus, ectopic pregnancy stands out as a notable and serious consequence of the complications arising from untreated or severe PID.