04/04/18 Flashcards
Why might a serous cystadenoma appear solid?
papillary growth
What type of ovarian tumour may cause pseudomyxoma peritonei?
mucinous cystadenoma/carcinoma
What causes endometrial polyps?
inappropriate rseponse to oestrogenic stimulation
what other name is atypical endometrial hyperplasia known as?
endometrial intra-epithelial neoplasia
What is the zona pellucida?
mucopolysaccharide layer
What other name is a benign transitional cells tumour known as ?
Brenner tumour
Which chromosome is BRCA1 found on?
17
What is seen histologically with dysgerminoma?
germ cells mixed with lymphocytes
What is the effective treatment for dysgerminoma
radiotherapy
What is a monodermal teratoma?
tissue derived from one germ cell layer
Who gets yolk sac tumours?
below age 30
Waht is the most common sex cord tumour?
thecoma
What can be used as a tumour marker in granulosa cell tumours?
inhibin
How may Leydig cells be identified?
Reinke’s crystals wtihin the cytoplasm
How are clear cell carcinoma and endometrioid cancers related?
clear cell is a variant of endometrioid
What is seen histologically with erythema nodosum?
vasculitis or small venules and panniculitis
Aside from wasting of the lower limbs in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, what other muscles are affected?
small muscles of the hands
How is the diagnosis of acromegaly confirmed?
OGTT
What is seen on OGTT with acromegaly?
non-suppression of growth hormone
What are common triggers of psoriasis?
stress; infection; skin trauma; drugs; alcohol; obesity; smoking and climate
What drugs are triggers of psoriasis?
lithium; NSAIDs; beta-blockers; antimalarials
What is first line mx of psoriasis?
topical vit D analogue e.g calcipotriol; emollients ; coal tar
What is second line mx fo psoriasis?
topical steroids; retinoids or dithranol
What should you be careful about with dithranol?
avoid on normal skin and sensitive areas
Which patients are most likely to get intraventricular haemorrhages?
premature
How does hyperparathyroidism cause peptic ulcers?
increased calcium increased gastrin and ACh release
Waht is the effect on clotting and platelets with henoch schonelien purpura?
normal
What is the visual defect with retinitis pigementosa?
tunnel vission
What is the visual field defect seen with internal capsular infarction?
homonymous hemianopia
what is the mechanism of atropine?
anticholinergic
What ANCA is associated with Wegeners
cANCA
What ANCA is assocaited with EGPA and microscopic polyangiits?
pANCA
What other inflamatory condition is assocaited with pANCA?
UC
What drugs can be used in the mx of delirium tremens?
diazepam; beta-blockers; clonidine; carbamazepine and neuroleptics
What type of epithelium is seen at the transformation zone of the cervix?
non-keratinising stratified squamous epithelium
What is the epithelium in the uterus?
simple columnar epithelium
Waht is the effect of ciprofloxacin on warfarin?
prolongs the INR
What hormone produced by the placenta is lactogenic; regulates glucose metabolism and promotes fat breakdown?
human placental lactogen
When is puncate basophilia seen?
lead poisoning and beta thal
What causes pseudobulbar palsy?
bilateral UMN lesions
Waht is seen with Patterson-Kelly-Brown syndrome?
post-cricoid web
What is a SE of alpha-methyl dopa?
haemolytic anaemia
Which complement deficiencies are assocaited iwht HSP?
C1-4 deficiency
What is the prognosis of FSGS
?
chronic renal failure in 50%
What are the viral causes of FSGS?
HIV; parvovirus B19; CMV; EBV
What drugs can cause FSGS?
heroin; IFN; lithium; pamidronate; anabolic steroids; calcineurin inhibitors
What is the treatment for glucocorticoid resistant FSGS?
calcineurin inhibitor
Is FSGS nephrotic or nephritic?
nephrotic
What is seen in the limb O/E with neck of femur #?
short, externally rotated limb
What level is the angle of Louis?
T4/5
At what level does the carotid artery bifurcate?
C4
When should extra precautions with the COC with antibiotic use be taken?
3 weeks
What drug for thyrotoxicosis should be used in the first trimester?
PTU
What drug should be used for hyperthyroidism in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters?
carbimazole
What is cheiropopholyx?
form of eczema that affects the palms and soles and presents with blistering
Is the diagnosis pemphigus or pemphigoid if there are intact blisters>
pemphigoid
Why is there increased PT and APTT in DIC>
consumption of caogulation factors
What i first line invesigation for renal carcinoma?
ultrasound
What is the investigation for renal artery stenosis?
doppler US
what temp are platelets stored at?
room-22 degrees
what temp are red cells stored at?
4 degrees
What temp is FFP and cryoprecipitate stored at?
-20
What is Jervell-Lange-Neilson syndrome?
deafness and long QT syndrome
What is the cause of white breath holding?
extreme vagal response
What is the final stage of electron transport chain?
reduction of oxygen to water
When does tubulointerstitial nephritis tend to occur?
within the first few days to months of taking a drug
What other name is drug induced TIN known as?
allergic interstitial nephritis
What is seen on bloods with allergic interstitial nephritis?
raised IgE and eosinophilia
How can drug induced and other causes of TIN be differentiated on bloods?
drug induced- eosinophilia whereas other causes don’t
What is misoprostol?
PG analogue
What are the actions of misoprostol?
induction of labour; dilatation of the cervix; expulsion of products of conception
What is hte maximum time since the LMP for mifepristone?
49 days
What is the function of mifepristone?
partial agonist of progesterone; inhibits ovulation; sensitises endometrium to action of PGs
What is the primary mode of action of dianette?
testosterone receptor antagonist
What is seen on imaging with fibromuscular dysplasia?
string of beads with multiple obstructions and dilatations
What is fibromuscular dysplasia associatedi wht?
carotid artery abnormalities; ehler-danlos syndrome and marfans syndrome
When do calcium phosphate stones form?
in resposne to hypercalciuria
What solute is used to monitor dialysis adequacy?
urea
What is the mechanism of clomiphene citrate?
selective oestrogen receptor modulator
What is the function of clomiphene citrate in PCOS infertility?
inhibits negative feedback on the hypothalamus
Why is spironolactone used in PCOS?
potent antagonist at androgen receptors and reduces secondary virilisation
What is volume of distritbution equal to?
amount of drug in body/plasma conc.
What is hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia caharacterised by?
small dilated blood vessels on the oral and nasal mucosa
Why does cyanosis occur in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia?
pulmonary AVM
What is alogia?
lack of spontaneous speech
What is Asherman’s syndrome?
intrauterine adhesions/scarring or synechiae
What is the end of the nerve fibre at the NMJ called?
motor end palte
What neurotransmitter is found at the NMJ?
ACh
Which muscles are typically affected first in myasthenia gravis?
eyes; mouth and throat
What is a cause of spontaneous hypoglycaemia?
SU and insulinoma
How is spontanoues hypoglycaemia proved?
prolonged fast
What is Anton’s syndrome?
patient denies blind despite evidence to the contrary
What is the effect on premenstrual syndrome with progesterone contraception?
exacerabtes
How long is amenorrhea needded before pramture menopause diagnosis can be made?
12 months
What does SAC in yolk sac stand for?
Schiller-duval bodies; increased AFP; children
What do schiller duval bodies look like?
glomerulus or fried egg
What does dysGERMANoma mean?
increased LDH and hcg- flag has 3 colours
In a young patient with signs of both ovarian cancer adn hyperthyroidism what should ou think of?
teratoma- can produce thryoid tissue
What is Meigs triad?
fibroma; ascites and pleural effusion
How can fibroma and meigs triad be remembered?
fiBROma- who drinks loads of beer–beer belly looks like ascites
Sertoli-LeyDIG tumours are associated iwth what histologically?
leyDIG for crystals (Reinke) (also virilisation cause of androgens)
What is the mnemonic for granulosa theca cell tumours?
call Granny Exner- granulosa associated iwth call-exner bodies
What hormone is increased in granulosa cell tumours?
oestrogen
What is Brenner tumour?
=bladder-like
What often precedes ITP?
recent infection
What is the function of ADAMTS13?
inhibits vWF
What is the classic cell with TTP?
shistiocytes
Waht is the mnemonic for TTP
the terrible pentad
What is the terrible pentad of TTP?
fever; neurologic; renal; anaemia; platelets
What is the problem in TTP?
reduced ADAMTS13 resulting in reduced vWF
What is the mnemonic for E.coli HUS?
Haemolysis; Uraemia; Stomach virus
What is seen on peripheral smear with ITP?
large platelets