Block 3 Female pathology Flashcards
What is a Bartholin cyst?
Inflammation of the Bartholin glands causes a painful unilateral cystic lesion in the lower vestibule adjacent to the vagina (usually in women of reproductive age)
Inflammation of the Bartholin glands causes a painful unilateral cystic lesion in the lower vestibule adjacent to the vagina (usually in women of reproductive age)
Describes which condition?
Bartholin cyst
What is a condyloma acuminatum?
A large warty neoplasm of the vulva due to an HPV 6 or 11 infection that is characterized by koilocytes it very rarely progresses to cancer
A large warty neoplasm of the vulva due to an HPV 6 or 11 infection that is characterized by koilocytes it very rarely progresses to cancer
condyloma acuminatum
What is a condyloma latum?
A large warty neoplasm of the vulva due to an secondary syphilis infection that very rarely progresses to cancer
A large warty neoplasm of the vulva due to an secondary syphilis infection that very rarely progresses to cancer
condyloma latum
What is lichen sclerosis?
Benign thinning of the dermis & fibrosis (aka sclerosis) of the vulva dermis.
Signs:
1) leukoplakia
2) parchment-like vulva
Causes:
1) menopause (#1)
2) autoimmune diseases.
Complication:
higher risk of progressing to squamous cell carcinoma
Thinning of the dermis & fibrosis (aka sclerosis) of the vulva dermis. It presents as leukoplakia & parchment-like vulvar skin. It’s usually from post menopause (#1) or autoimmune diseases. Though it is benign it has a higher risk of progressing to squamous cell carcinoma
lichen sclerosis
What is lichen simplex chronicus?
Hyperplasia of the vulva’s squamous epithelium that presents as leukoplakia & a thick/leathery vulvar skin. It’s usually because of chronic irritation & scratching. It is benign and doesn’t have a cancer risk
Hyperplasia of the vulva’s squamous epithelium that presents as leukoplakia & a thick/leathery vulvar skin. It’s usually because of chronic irritation & scratching. It is benign and doesn’t have a cancer risk
lichen simplex chronicus
What is the form vulvar carcinoma that typically presents in younger women?
A rare cancer of the squamous epi lining the vulva that is caused by HPV 16 or 18 infection it starts as a dysplastic precursor lesion called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia which has:
1) leukoplakia
2) koilocytic change
3)disordered cellular maturation
4) nuclear atypia
5) more mitotic activity
What is the form vulvar carcinoma that typically presents in elderly women? (>70yrs)
A rare cancer of the squamous epi lining the vulva that is caused by Long-standing lichen sclerosis (chronic inflammation/irritation) eventually leads to carcinoma. It presents only as leukoplakia
A rare cancer of the squamous epi lining the vulva that is caused by Long-standing lichen sclerosis (chronic inflammation/irritation) eventually leads to carcinoma. It presents only as leukoplakia
vulvar carcinoma that typically presents in elderly women? (>70yrs)
A rare cancer of the squamous epi lining the vulva that is caused by HPV 16 or 18 infection it starts as a dysplastic precursor lesion called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia which has:
1) leukoplakia
2) koilocytic change
3)disordered cellular maturation
4) nuclear atypia
5) more mitotic activity
vulvar carcinoma that typically presents in younger women?
What is Extramammary pagets disease?
Malignant epithelial cells in the vulvar epidermis. It presents as erythematous, pruritic, & ulcerated vulvar skin that stains PAS+ve, Keratin +ve, & S100-ve. It represents carcinoma in situ but it is usually not associated with underlying carcinoma EXCEPT for pagets disease of the nipple
Malignant epithelial cells in the vulvar epidermis. It presents as erythematous, pruritic, & ulcerated vulvar skin that stains PAS+ve, Keratin +ve, & S100-ve. It represents carcinoma in situ but it is usually not associated with underlying carcinoma EXCEPT for pagets disease of the nipple
Extramammary pagets disease
What is paget’s disease of the nipple ?
Pretty much the same thing as the extramammary Paget’s disease except it is ALWAYS associated with an underlying carcinoma. It has ulcerated vulvar skin that stains PAS+ve, Keratin +ve, & S100-ve.
Pretty much the same thing as the extramammary Paget’s disease except it is ALWAYS associated with an underlying carcinoma. It has ulcerated vulvar skin that stains PAS+ve, Keratin +ve, & S100-ve.
paget’s disease of the nipple
What is a vaginal adenosis?
The focal persistence of columnar epithelium in the upper vagina (derived from the Mullerian ducts) because of failure of the squamous epithelium of the lower vagina (derived from the urogenital tract) that grows up to replace the columnar epithelium
The focal persistence of columnar epithelium in the upper vagina (derived from the Mullerian ducts) because of failure of the squamous epithelium of the lower vagina (derived from the urogenital tract) that grows up to replace the columnar epithelium.
vaginal adenosis
Females in utero exposed to Diethylstilbestrol (DES) are at higher risk of developing what condition?
Vaginal adenosis
Exposure to what in utero can lead to the development of vaginal adenosis?
Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
What is vaginal clear cell carcinoma?
Malignant proliferation of the glands that have cells with clear cytoplasm it is a rare complication of DES associated vaginal adenosis
Malignant proliferation of the glands that have cells with clear cytoplasm it is a rare complication of DES associated vaginal adenosis
vaginal clear cell carcinoma
What is vaginal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
also known as a sarcoma of Botryoides. It is a rare malignant mesenchymal proliferation of immature skeletal cells. It’s usually seen in children <5yrs
It presents as bleeding & a grape-like mass protruding from the vagina.
The rhabdoblast has cytoplasmic cross-striations & stains +ve for Desmin & Myogenin
A rare malignant mesenchymal proliferation of immature skeletal cells. It’s usually seen in children <5yrs
It presents as bleeding & a grape-like mass protruding from the vagina.
The rhabdoblast has cytoplasmic cross-striations & stains +ve for Desmin & Myogenin
Vaginal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma/ sarcoma of Botryoides.
What is vaginal carcinoma?
Cancer of the squamous epithelium lining the vaginal mucosa. It is usually caused by HPV 16 or 18 infection.
It presents as a precursor lesion called Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VAIN)
Cancer of the squamous epithelium lining the vaginal mucosa. It is usually caused by HPV 16 or 18 infection.
It presents as a precursor lesion called Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VAIN)
vaginal carcinoma
What can vaginal carcinoma progress to & how?
- It can spread to the regional LN causing cancer in the lower 1/3rd of the vagina.
- Then it can move to the inguinal LN causing cancer of the upper 2/3rds of the vagina
- Lastly it can spread to the inguinal LNs to further metastasize
What is HPV & how does it affect the cervix?
An STD of the lower genital tract that targets the cervical transformation zone. Normally acute inflammation can eradicate it, but if infection persists it can lead to cervical dysplasia (CIN)
An STD of the lower genital tract that targets the cervical transformation zone. Normally acute inflammation can eradicate it, but if infection persists it can lead to cervical dysplasia (CIN)
HPV
Which types of HPV are considered low risk?
HPV 6 & 11 which usually cause oral herpes or condyloma Acuminatum
Which types of HPV are considered high risk?
HPV 16, 18, 31, & 33, they produce two proteins:
E6 (Destroys P53)
E7 (Destroys Rb)
Loss of these tumor suppressors increases the risk of developing Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN)
What is Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia?
Dysplasia of the cervix aka cancer that has koilocytic change, nuclear atypia, disordered cell maturation, & high mitotic activity in the cervical epithelium
Dysplasia of the cervix aka cancer that has koilocytic change, nuclear atypia, disordered cell maturation, & high mitotic activity in the cervical epithelium
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
What does a CIN 1 grade indicate?
It involves 1/3 of the cervical epithelial thickness (good prognosis that usually regresses)
It involves 1/3 of the cervical epithelial thickness (good prognosis that usually regresses)
CIN 1
What does a CIN 2 grade indicate?
It involves 2/3rds of the cervical epithelium
It involves 2/3rds of the cervical epithelium
CIN 2
What does a CIN 3 grade indicate?
It involves ALMOST all of the cervical epithelium
It involves ALMOST all of the cervical epithelium
CIN 3
What does a CIS grade indicate?
Cervical Invasive Squamous cell carcinoma, it involves ALL of the cervical epithelium (WORST!)
Cervical Invasive Squamous cell carcinoma, it involves ALL of the cervical epithelium (WORST!)
CIS grade
What is cervical carcinoma? & What are the subtypes?
An invasive carcinoma that arises from the cervical epithelium. It is most common in middle aged women (40-50yrs) & it presents with vaginal bleeding (especially after sex) or cervical discharge.
The #1 cause is HPV (16,18,31, & 33)
The subtypes of cervical cancer include Squamous cell cervical carcinoma (80%) & Cervical Adenocarcinoma (15%)
An invasive carcinoma that arises from the cervical epithelium. It is most common in middle aged women (40-50yrs) & it presents with vaginal bleeding (especially after sex) or cervical discharge.
The #1 cause is HPV (16,18,31, & 33)
cervical carcinoma
What are the subtypes of cervical cancer?
The subtypes of cervical cancer include
Squamous cell cervical carcinoma (80%)
Cervical Adenocarcinoma (15%)
What is a major complication of cervical carcinoma?
Advanced cervical carcinoma can invade the anterior wall of the uterine wall & block the ureters causing hydronephrosis & post renal failure
What is a key complication & major cause of death in patients with advanced cervical cancer?
hydronephrosis & post renal failure
hydronephrosis & post renal failure are complications of which type of cancer?
advanced cervical cancer
What are the other secondary causes of cervical carcinoma?
Smoking & Immunodeficiency (AIDS)
How long does it usually take for CIN 1 to progress to & what age does screening typically start?
it tends to take 10-20yrs & screening starts at 25yrs of age
What is the gold standard for cervical cancer screening & what is the follow up diagnostic test if a PAP is abnormal?
PAP smear is the gold standard that samples the transformation zone
If the PAP is abnormal a confirmatory colposcopy (visualize the cervix) & biopsy
What is Asherman Syndrome?
It is secondary amenorrhea due the loss of the basalis & scarring causing adhesions & fibrosis) of the endometrium. That is caused by overaggressive dilation & curettage (surgery)
It is secondary amenorrhea due the loss of the basalis & scarring causing adhesions & fibrosis) of the endometrium. That is caused by overaggressive dilation & curettage (surgery)
Asherman Syndrome
What is an anovulatory cycle?
Lack of ovulation that results in an estrogen-driven proliferative phase without a subsequent progesterone driven secretory phase.
The proliferative glands break down & shed causing uterine bleeding.
What is a common cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding, especially during menarche & menopause?
Anovulatory cycle
What is acute endometritis?
A bacterial infection of the endometrium that is usually due to retained products of conceptions (delivery or miscarriage). It presents as:
1) Fever
2) Abnormal uterine bleeding
3) Pelvic pain
A bacterial infection of the endometrium that is usually due to retained products of conceptions (delivery or miscarriage). It presents as:
1) Fever
2) Abnormal uterine bleeding
3) Pelvic pain
acute endometritis
What is chronic endometritis?
Chronic inflammation of the endometrium that is characterized by lymphocytes & plasma cells.
It can be caused by retained products of conception (delivery/miscarriage), chronic inflammatory disease (chlamydia), IUD, or TB
It presents as:
1) Abnormal uterine bleeding
2) Pain
3) Infertility
Chronic inflammation of the endometrium that is characterized by lymphocytes & plasma cells.
It can be caused by retained products of conception (delivery/miscarriage), chronic inflammatory disease (chlamydia), IUD, or TB
It presents as:
1) Abnormal uterine bleeding
2) Pain
3) Infertility
chronic endometritis
What is a Endometrial polyp?
A hyperplastic protrusion of the endometrium that presents as abnormal uterine bleeding.
It can be caused by medication side effects like Tamoxifen
A hyperplastic protrusion of the endometrium that presents as abnormal uterine bleeding.
It can be caused by medication side effects like Tamoxifen
Endometrial polyp
What is endometriosis? What are the symptoms?
Endometrial glands & stoma outside of the uterine endometrial lining. It is usually caused by retrograde menstruation with implantation at an ectopic site
It presents as:
1) Dysmenorrhea
2) Pelvic pain
3) Infertility
Endometrial glands & stoma outside of the uterine endometrial lining. It is usually caused by retrograde menstruation with implantation at an ectopic site
It presents as:
1) Dysmenorrhea
2) Pelvic pain
3) Infertility
4) Chocolate cysts (ovary involvement)
5) Gunpowder nodules (Fallopian tube involvement)
endometriosis
What is the most common site of involvement of endometriosis?
The ovaries which is characterized by the formation of chocolate cysts
What are the lesser common sites of involvement in endometriosis?
1) (Pelvic pain)
2) (Pain with defecation)
3) (Pain with urination)
4) (Abdominal pain with adhesions)
5) (gunpowder nodules)
6) (adenomyosis)
1) Uterine ligaments
2) Pouch of Douglas
3) Bladder wall
4) Bowel serosa
5) Fallopian tube mucosa
6) Uterine myometrium
1) Uterine ligaments (Pelvic pain)
2) Ouch of Douglas (Pain with defecation)
3) Bladder wall (Pain with urination)
4) Bowel serosa (Abdominal pain with adhesions)
5) Fallopian tube mucosa (gunpowder nodules)
6) Uterine myometrium (adenomyosis)
Are all sites of what condition?
Endometriosis
What is a possible complication of endometriosis?
It has a higher risk of endometriosis.
What is Endometrial hyperplasia?
Endometrial hyperplasia is caused by excess estrogen and can lead to abnormal growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing pain, inflammation, and potential infertility. It can be simple or complex and may present as post-menopausal uterine bleeding.
Endometrial hyperplasia is caused by excess estrogen and can lead to abnormal growth of the endometrial tissue outside the uterus, causing pain, inflammation, and potential infertility. It can be simple or complex and may present as post-menopausal uterine bleeding.
Endometrial hyperplasia
What findings in endometriosis are indicative of endometrial cancer as a major complication?
Cellular atypia alone or cellular atypia with simple hyperplasia
What is endometrial cancer?
Malignant proliferation of the endometrial glands that presents as post-menopausal bleeding that can arise by either the hyperplasia pathway or the sporadic pathway.
Which cancer is the most common invasive carcinoma of the female genitalia?
Endometrial cancer
Which is the most common pathway would endometrial cancer arise in ~60yr old females?
The hyperplasia pathway (75%) where the carcinoma arises from endometrial hyperplasia. Histology will show endometrioid tissue (endometrium outside the uterus)
Risks:
1) Estrogen exposure (obesity, diethylstilbestrol etc.)
2) Early menarche
3) Late menopause
4) Nulliparity infertility with anovulatory cycles
The carcinoma arises from endometrial hyperplasia. Histology will show endometrioid tissue (endometrium outside the uterus)
Risks:
1) Estrogen exposure (obesity, diethylstilbestrol etc.)
2) Early menarche
3) Late menopause
4) Nulliparity infertility with anovulatory cycles
The hyperplasia pathway (75%)
Which is the less common pathway would endometrial cancer arise in older females (~70yr old females?)
The sporadic pathway (25%)
1) Arises in an atrophic endometrium without precursor lesions
2) serous type with is papillae that have psammoma bodies
3) An aggressive tumor due to P53 mutations