Ch. 2 Gynecology 2 Flashcards
When do congenital pelvic abnormalities appear?
Present at birth
The mullerian ducts are also known as?
paramesonephric ducts
The mullerian ducts are only present in which sex?
Female
Agenesis
Absence; did not develop
Atresia
Underdevelopment; started then stopped
Define uterine agenesis
Absence of uterus above vagina
Define ectopic ovaries
Misplaced ovaries
True or false: ectopic ovaries are common
False; super rare
Define infantile uterus
Small uterus; underdeveloped endo
What should you do when a uterine anomaly is seen?
Examine kidneys
What is an infantile uterus associated with?
Infertility and Turner syndrome
How do uterine duplications occur?
Disruption of the normal fusion of the mullerian ducts
What is the most common uterine duplication?
Bicornuate uterus
What is a bicornuate uterus?
Uterine duplication of two endometrial canals
What drug is associated with a bicornuate uterus?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
What is DES?
Diethylstilbestrol; drug given to pregnant patients to prevent SAB
What is gynatresia?
A blockage of the vagina caused by underdevelopment
Define cryptomenorrhea
Menstruation occurs but is not visible due to outflow obstruction
Define primary amenorrhea
Never had period
Define secondary amenorrhea
Had a period then suddenly stopped
Define hematocolpos
Blood in the vagina