Big Robbins - Female Genital Tract (22) Flashcards

1
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Origin of epithelium and stroma of ovary

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Mesodermal Epithelium from wall of yolk sac (Mesonephric, Wolffian ducts)

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2
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The UG sinus develops when

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the cloaca is subdivided by the urorectal septum

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3
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The UT sinus eventually forms

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lower part of vagina and vestibule of external genitalia

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4
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Gartner Duct Cysts

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Rests of residual mesonephric ducts in cervix and vagina

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5
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The epithelial lining of the female genital tract and the __ share a common origin from coelomic epithelium (mesothelium), which may explain

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Ovarian Surface; Morphologically similar lesions arise in various sites w/in female genital tract and adjacent periotoneal surfaces

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6
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia are major causes of

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Female infertility

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7
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Candida, Trichomonas, and Gardnerella

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May cause significant discomfort, but w/out serious sequelae

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8
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What develops into Fallopian Tube

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Mullerian Duct

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9
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HSV1 vs HSV2

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HSV1 usually oropharyngeal, 2 usually genital mucosa and skin

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10
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Presentation of HSV infection

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Lesions 3-7 days after transmission; Often systemic sx

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11
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What is this?

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Characteristic cytopathic changes in HSV - Intranuclear vira inclusions

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12
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Having HSV1 before 2 and vice versa

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Having HSV1 reduces HSV2 infection; But having HSV2 enhances HSV1 transmission

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13
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Individuals w/ primary, acute-phase HSV do not have

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Anti-HSV serum Ab’s yet

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14
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Pearly, dome-shaped papules with a dimpled center

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Molluscum Contagiosum

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15
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What is this?

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Molluscum: Dome-shaped papule with dimpled center + Intracytoplasmic viral inclusions

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16
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MCV1 vs 2

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MCV1 is most prevalent; MCV2 is most often sexually transmitted

17
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Pathogenesis of vaginal Candida infection

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DM, Abx, Pregnancy, other conditions yielding compromised neutrophil or Th17 function

18
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Dx of Vaginal Candidiasis

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Pseudospores or filamentous fungal hyphae in wet KOH mounts of Pap smear

19
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Pseudospores or filamentous fungal hyphae on wet KOH mount of Pap smear

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Candidiasis

20
Q

Strawberry Cervix

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Trichomonas Vaginalis - Mucosa has fiery-red appearance, w/ marked dilation of the cervical mucosal vessels

21
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Manifestations of Trichomonas Vaginalis

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Strawberry Cervix - Vaginal, Cervical mucosa has fiery red appearance w/ marked dilatation of cervical mucosa vessels

22
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Main causes of Bacterial Vaginosis

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Gardnerella Vaginalis

23
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Presentation of Gardnerella Vaginalis (BV)

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Thin, green-gray, fishy vaginal discharge

24
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Pap smear in Gardnerella Vaginalis

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Superficial and intermediate squamous cells covered with a shaggy coating coccobacilli

25
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Superficial and intermediate squamous cells covered with a shaggy coating coccobacilli on Pap Smear

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Gardnerella Vaginalis (BV)

26
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Gardnerella Vaginalis in pregnancy

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Can cause preterm labor

27
Q

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis have been implicated in

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Chorioamnionitis and Premature Delivery

28
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Chlamydia trachomatis causes

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Usually cervicitis, but occasionally ascends to uterus and fallopian tubes

29
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Most serious complication of gonorrhea in women

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

30
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2 common causes of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Neisseria gon and Chlamydia

31
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PID after abortions or deliveries

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Usually polymicrobial, including staph, strep, coliforms, and C perf

32
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Why do post-surgical PID infections involve deeper layers than gonorrhea infections

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Thought to spread upwards via lymphatics or venous channels, rather than on mucosal surfaces

33
Q

What is this?

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Acute Salpingitis - Dilated tube lumen and edematous tubal plicae + Pus filling center of fallopian tube

34
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What is this?

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Chronic Salpingitis - Scarring and fusion of plicae

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