Cervix Disorders

Question 1

What cells line the cervix?

Answer 1

Transition from squamous to glandular epithelium

Question 2

Trichomonas can cause cervicitis, vaginitis, and urethritis. Describe the discharge associated with this infection. Describe common cervical findings.

Answer 2

Discharge is frothy, yellow, and foul smelling.

“Strawberry cervix”

Question 3

Candida is a normal part of the vaginal flora. What situations can lead to overgrowth?

Answer 3

DM
Antibiotics
Pregnancy

Question 4

Describe the vaginal discharge associated with candidiasis.

Answer 4

Curd like

Question 5

Actinomyces is associated with what type of birth control?

Answer 5

Non copper IUDs

Question 6

At what location of the cervix does HPV infection occur?

Answer 6

Transformation zone

Question 7

HPV 16/18 have genes that inhibit tumor suppressor genes. What are the HPV genes and the tumor suppressor genes do they inhibit?

Answer 7

E6- inhibits p53

E7- inhibits RB

Question 8

What is the number one risk for contracting HPV?

Answer 8

Multiple sexual partners

Question 9

Describe the nuclei of koilocytes.

Answer 9

“Rraisn-like” nuclei

Question 10

What is the number one risk factor for cervical cancer?

Answer 10

Multiple sexual partners

Question 11

What cell is pathognomonic for cervical dysplasia?

Answer 11

Koilocytes