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Benign Gyn Flashcards

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Uterine bleeding that occurs outside of normal menstruation

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB)

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Characteristics of NORMAL Menstruation

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Every ~30 days
4-6 in duration
~30 mL

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Differential for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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PALM-COEIN

Polyp
Adenomyosis
Leiomyoma
Malignancy
Coagulopathy
Ovulatory Dysfunction
Endometrial
Iatrogenic
Not-Yet Classified
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Cause of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; sessile or pedunculated hyperplastic growth of endometrial glands; risk factors are obesity, hormone therapy and Tamoxifen

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Endometrial Polyps

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Cause of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; MOST common BENIGN tumor of genital tract; well circumscribed, non encapsulated smooth muscle tumor; Estrogen and Progesterone important for growth; also known as “fibroids

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Leiomyomas

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Leiomyomas, or “fibroids”, are more common in what race

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African-American

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What are the various types of Leiomyomas (“fibroids”)

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Pedunculated
Non-Pedunculated
Submucosal
Intramural
Subserosal
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Signs/Symptoms of Leiomyomas (“fibroids”)

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Heavy bleeding
Painful menses
Pelvic pressure
Urinary frequency
Infertility/ pregnancy loss
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Examples of Coagulopathies responsible for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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Von Willebrand’s Disease
Factor Deficiencies
Platelet Abnormalities

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding caused by coagulopathies usually presents in (childhood/adulthood)

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Childhood

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Causes of Ovulatory Dysfunction (and thus, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding)

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PCOS
Hyperprolactinemia
Hypothyroidism
Obesity
Stress
Extreme exercise
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Examples of Iatrogenic causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

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IUDs
Hormonal Contraceptives
Hormone Therapy

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Commonly diagnosed BENIGN gynecologic condition; ectopic endometrial glands and stroma into Ovaries, Peritoneum, Bowel, Bladder, etc.; thought to be due to retrograde menstruation; implants usually appear as “powder burns”, but can also look like “red flame areas” or adhesions; histology shows endometrial epithelium, stroma and hemosiderin-laden macrophages

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Endometriosis

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Most common appearance of Endometriosis implants

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“Powder burns”

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Common ectopic sites of Endometriosis

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Ovaries
Peritoneal cavity
Bowel
Bladder

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Histologic findings for Endometriosis

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Endometrial Epithelium and Stroma

Hemosiderin-laden macrophages

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Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

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Retrograde flow: reverse menses through fallopian tubes w/ implantation of viable endometrial cells

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Why is Endometriosis almost exclusively in menstruating age group

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Because it is thought to be due to retrograde menstrual flow

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Signs/Symptoms of Endometriosis

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Asymptomatic
Painful periods (Dysmenorhea)
Painful sex (Dyspareunia)
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Infertility
20
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Cause of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; endometrial gland and stroma WITHIN the Uterine MUSCLE; diffusely enlarged, tender, BOGGY uterus; the ectopic tissue causes hypertrophy of surrounding muscle, causing diffuse enlargement of Uterus; thought to be due to endomyometrial invagination

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Adenomyosis

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Pathogenesis of Adenomyosis (ectopic endometrium in uterine muscle)

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Invagination of Endomyometrium

22
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General treatment options for Benign Gynecologic Diseases

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Oral Contraceptives*
Progestins*
GnRH agonists (downregulate receptors)
Surgery

*symptoms worse with menstruation, so suppressing flow improves symptoms

23
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How do GnRH agonists help with the treatment of Benign Gynecologic Diseases, like fibroids and endometriosis

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Is a CONTINUOUS administration of GnRH, unlike the pulsatile fashion our body does; this continuous GnRH stimulation eventually causes downregulation on the Anterior Pituitary, lowering LH and FSH, and thus estrogen and progesterone

24
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Pathology when a follicle fails to rupture and continues to grow; 10% lifetime chance of needing surgery for Adnexal mass due to chance of MALIGNANCY; can be asymptomatic or pelvic pain and pressure

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Ovarian Cysts

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Most common type of BENIGN ovarian neoplasm; EPITHELIAL derived; can be either serous (more common) or mucinous

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Cystadenoma

26
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Benign neoplasm of the ovaries; GERM CELL derived; composed of all three germ layers (teeth, hair, sebum, etc.)

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Cystic Teratoma (“Dermoid”)

27
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RARE benign neoplasm of the ovaries; derived from gonadal stroma surrounding the oocytes, granulosa and theca cells

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Sex-Cord Neoplasm

28
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Ovarian cyst due to a remnant of the Mullerian duct; “Hydatid cyst of Morgagni”

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Paraovarian Cyst

29
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Complete or Partial rotation of the ovary around it ligament; can result in ischemia, infarction and necrosis; SURGICAL EMERGENCY

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Ovarian Torsion

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