3: Gynecologic Cancers Diagnosis Flashcards
1
Q
Pap test
A
Cervical cancer
2
Q
While there is no screening test available, Paps with a finding of atypical glandular cells in a postmenopausal women requires further investigation.
A
Endometrial cancer
3
Q
- Dilation and curettage is the gold standard.
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- CA-125 levels
A
Endometrial cancer
4
Q
Currently, no identified screening test. Diagnosis made by visual inspection of lesion and then confirming with a biopsy.
A
Vulvar cancer
5
Q
- CA-125
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- New: serum biomarkers (5 of them are evaluated)
- Surgery is required for definitive diagnosis
A
Ovarian cancer
