Cervical Cancer Screening, Infertility, Breast Disorders Flashcards
- atypical squamous cells
cannot exclude high grade intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H)
epithelial cell abnormalities
1. atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
squamous cells do not appear completely normal but not able to determine cause of abnormal cells
- low grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (LSIL)
encompasses transient HPV infection/mild dysplasia/cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1 (CIN 1)
- high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL)
encompasses persistent HPV infection/moderate dysplasia (CIN2)/severe dysplasia or carcinoma in situ (CIN 3)
- squamous cell carcinoma
cancer
the 2014 Bethesda System for interpreting results of cervical cytology incluedes the following:
- specimen type
- specimen adequacy
- general categorization (squamous or glandular)
- interpretation/results:
a. non-neoplastic cellular changes
b. organisms: trich, candida - epithelial cell abnormalities
- glandular cell abnormalities
- other- endometrial cells in women 45 years of age and older
endocervical transformation zone
region of the cervix where glandular columnar cells of the endocervix (inner) are converting into squamous cells on the ectocervix; aka the squamocolumnar junction
what should you do if pap comes back unsatisfactory for evaluation? what about if there are two unsatisfactory results on pap?
- if HPV unknown or HPV negative (age >30): repeat pap in 2-4 months
- if HPV positive (>30), colposcopy or repeat pap test in 2-4 months
- two consecutive unsatisfactory results: colposcopy
what if pap test comes back + for actinomyces?
you should evaluate for s/sx of pelvic infection if IUC present
-if patient has pelvic infection: remove IUC and treat with antibiotics
-if no infection then no treatment or IUC removal needed
what is the follow up for women whose pap is + for endometrial cells?
1. premenopausal with normal menses
2. premenopausal with irregular menses
3. postmenopausal
premenopausal and regular: nothing
premenopausal and irregular: EMB
postmenopausal: EMB
women ages 21-24 pap test
1. if unsatisfactory
2. ASC-US
3. LGSIL
4. ASC-H
5. HSIL
- if unsatisfactory: repeat pap in 2-4 month
- ASC-US: repeat pap in 12 months, if negative repeat again in 12 months
- LGSIL: repeat pap in 12 months; if negative, ASC-US, or LGSIL: repeat again in 12 months; otherwise colposcopy
- ASC-H: colposcopy
- HSIL: colposcopy
when pap test is negative how many times can you resume pap tests every 3 years for women aged 21-24 with single ASC-US pap
2 consecutive!!
women ages 25 to 29 pap test
1. if unsatisfactory
2. ASC-US
3. LGSIL
4. ASC-H
5. HSIL
- if unsatisfactory: repeat in 2-4 months
- ASC-US: reflex HPV test, if negative: repeat pap in 3 years, if positive: colposcopy
- LGSIL: colp
- ASC-H: colp
- HSIL: immediate excisional treatment
pap alone every 3 years from women ages…
21-29
women 30 and older recommended cervical cancer screening
co-testing every 5 years (pap + HPV preferred) OR pap alone every 3 acceptable too
women 30 and older pap and HPV
1. pap test unsatisfactory
2. Normal pap, HPV +
3. ASC-US HPV negative
4. ASC-US HPV positive
5. LSIL with no HPV test
6. LSIL HPV negative
7. LSIL HPV positive
8. ASC-H
9. HSIL
- pap test unsatisfactory: if HPV unknown or negative: repeat in 2-4 months; if HPV positive: colposcopy OR repeat pap in 2-4 months
- Normal pap, HPV +: co testing in 12 months –> if pap and HPV negative: repeat co-testing in 3 years; HPV typing also acceptable
- ASC-US HPV negative: repeat co-testing in 3 years
- ASC-US HPV positive: colpo
- LSIL with no HPV test: colpo
- LSIL HPV negative: repeat co-testing in 12 months
- LSIL HPV positive: colposcopy
- ASC-H: colposcopy
- HSIL: immediate excisional treatment or colposcopy
the latest update regarding cervical cancer screening is based on….
the patients history!!!
you should use the pap app and make decisions based off previous results
when does cervical cancer screening end?
at age 65 with three consecutive normal paps of cytology alone or 2 consecutive normal co-tests
cervical cancer screening for patients with hysterectomy that included removal of cervix?
no screening for individuals with no history of high grade lesions or cervical cancer
HPV vaccine series
a 3 does series offered starting at 9 years old in females (rec 9-11 y.o)
second dose recommended 1-2 months after 1st dose, third dose is recommended 6 months after first dose (dosing schedule: 0 months, 1-2 months, 6 months)
Diethylstillbestrol (DES) in utero
-why do we care about it?
-when was it used?
this was a drug used from 1940-1971 to prevent miscarriage and premature labor
prenatal DES exposure increased risk for reproductive abnormalities, infertility, clear cell adenocarcinoma of the cervix and vagina
-most women exposed in utero are > 35 years old now
how does DES effect vaginal columnar epithelium?
so the vagina is originally lined with columnar epithelium, which is eventually replaced by squamous epithelium BUT DES exposure prevents that transition from happening, and one-third of exposed females have columnar epithelium in their vagina
most common physical finding of DES in utero is…
- columnar cells in the vagina- glandular tissue extends from endocervix into vagina with a red, granular appearance
others: nodularity of cervix or vagina, transverse or longitudinal vaginal septum, uterine abnormalities, visible cervical abnormalities
diagnostic tests/findings for DES in utero
- pap test of cervix and all four vaginal walls to rule out cancer
- colposcopy and biopsy of suspicious areas
chronic pelvic pain is defined as…
-etiology…
noncyclic pain that lasts longer than 6 months, localized to pelvic/lower abdominal/lumbosacral region and of sufficient severity to cause functional disability
-can be gynecologic, musculoskeletal, GI, urologic, neurologic, and psychosomatic origin
gynecologic causes of chronic pelvic pain include
-endometriosis
-adhesions
-post-PID chronic pain
-pelvic varicosity pain syndrome/pelvic congestion syndrome
-ovarian mass
-uterine fibroids
-adenomyosis
-vulvodynia
-malignancies (especially late stages)
non gyn causes of chronic pelvic pain
a. painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis
b. myofascial pain syndrome
c. IBS
d. GI or urologic malignancies
symptoms of chronic pelvic pain (big range here)
-paroxysms of sharp, stabbing, sometimes crampy, or dull continuous pain that is severe
-dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dysuria, vulvar pain
-pain may or may not be reproducible on bimanual exam
-feeling of pelvic pressure or heaviness
-PAIN HISTORY IS IMPORTANT: onset, location, duration, character, alleviating/aggravating factors and associated symptoms, radiation, temporal, severity (OLDCARTS)
lab work up for patient with chronic pelvic pain
-labs are often of little value
-pregnancy test, CBC, ESR, urinalysis, tests for vaginal infections, STIs, stool for occult test
-pelvic u/s
-diagnostic lap: ultimate method of diagnosis
pelvic relaxation disorders include
-recommended management?
cystocele, urethrocele, rectocele enterocele, uterine prolapse
-kegel exercises, PT with pelvic floor, local estrogen therapy for postmenopausal women, pessary
symptoms of TSS
- sudden onset of fever, 102 or greater
- diffuse macular sunburnlike rash over face, trunk, and extremities that desquamates 1 to 2 weeks after onset
- hyperemia of conjunctiva, oropharynx, tongue, vagina
- GI symptoms- N/V
- GU symptoms- vaginal discharge, adnexal tenderness
- Cardiorespiratory symptoms: pulmonary edema, DIC, endocarditis
- flu-like symptoms: headahce, sore throat, myalgia
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
-etiology
- often asx with caucasian women younger than 30 using absorbent tampons
- non-menstruation associated causes: puerperal sepsis, post c/s endometritis, mastitis, PID, wound infection, insects
Differential diagnoses for TSS
- septic shock
- rocky mountain spotted fever
- scarlett fever