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Chapter 16 & 17: Reproductive System Flashcards

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Cryptorchidism

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undescended testicle(s)

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Paget’s Disease

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rare cancer type involving the skin of the nipple, and usually the areola
- red, scaly nipple with discharge and crusting that lasts more than a few weeks

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Areolae

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circular area of the skin that surrounds the nipples at the center of each breast
- abnormal findings are unequal bilaterally, changes in color

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Nipple Inversion

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caused when skin at the base of the nipple attaches to surrounding breast tissue causing the nipple to not protrude
- recent inversion suggests malignancy

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Supernumerary Nipple

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multiple nipples

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Thelarche

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isolated breast development in females aged 6 months to 9 years

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Gynecomastia

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overdevelopment of the male breast(s)
- most prevalent during puberty
- older adult men or men who are overweight

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Peau d’Orange

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rare form of breast cancer involving the nipple
- thickened skin with large pores
- called this because the skin looks like an orange peel
- can be caused by edema

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Tail of Spence

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extension of the tissue of the breast that extends into the axilla

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Witch’s Milk

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folk term for the milk that often comes from the breast of a newborn baby

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What are some ethnic, cultural, spiritual variations of breast cancer ?

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  • white women have the highest rate of new breast cancer
  • black women have the highest rates of mammography screenings
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What are some risk factors for breast cancer ?

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  • females
  • age
  • race
  • alcohol intake
  • reproductive history
  • genetic: BRCA1/BRCA2
  • family history
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What are some characteristics of possible Breast Cancer lumps ?

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  • hard
  • irregularly shaped
  • painless
  • different from surrounding breast tissue
  • skin covering lump may look red
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Where is breast cancer in men usually found ?

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  • underneath the nipple and areola
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Fibrocystic Breast Disease

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1 or more palpable masses that around round, well-delineated, mobile, tender
- cysts fluctuate in size and tenderness with menstrual cycle

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Mastitis

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inflammation of the breast tissue

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Fibroadenoma

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mass of glandular and fibrous tissue;
- round, rubbery, mobile, nontender
- doesn’t change with menstrual cycle
- affects women 15-35
- usually unilateral

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What are expected findings of the testicular exam ?

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  • testicles are firm, rubbery, ovoid, smooth and equal in size
  • scrotal skin is pigmented, rugated, and thin
  • no lesions, nodules, swelling or tenderness
  • left sac is lower than right (spermatic cord longer on left)
  • epididymis collapses when gently compressed; comma-shaped structure that is smooth and non-tender
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Why is unilateral pain/tenderness more concerning then bilateral ?

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bilateral tenderness is most likely a hormonal effect

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What are the 3 palpation techniques for the breast ?

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Circular, wedged, or vertical strip

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Is dimpling a normal finding in breast ?

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can indicate a malignancy

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What are some risk factors for Ovarian Cancer ?

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  • strong family history
  • personal history of breast cancer
  • BRCA1 and BRCA 2 mutation
  • PID
  • nulliparity
  • obesity
  • Estrogen for postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy
  • Age (increased risk with aging)
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What are some risk factors for Cervical Cancer ?

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  • persistent infection with HPV
  • sex at a early age, multiple sex partners
  • suppressed immune system
  • cigarette smoking
  • multiple childbirths
  • longterm use of oral contraceptives
  • obesity
  • family history
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What are some risk factors of Testicular Cancer ?

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  • age (highest incidence with ages 20-34)
  • Cryptorchidism (undescended testicle)
  • family history
  • history of testicular cancer in the other testicle
  • race (highest in white men)
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What are some risk factors for Prostate Cancer ?
- age (over age 65) - race (AA men highest rate) - family history - dietary intake (high fats, dairy and calcium intake) - Lynch syndrome. BRCA1/2
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What are the recommendations for cervical cancer screenings ?
- pap test should start at age 21 - 21-29: pap test every 3 yrs - 30-65: pap every 3 years or pap/HIV every 5 yrs - no testing if have a hysterectomy
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What are the recommendations for Prostate Cancer screenings ?
- 55-69: discuss with provider the risk/benefits of screening - 70+: no screening recommended
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What helps with reducing breast edema/tenderness ?
Vitamin E supplements
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What are the Breast Cancer screening recommendations ?
- 40-49: for greater then average risk people - 50-74: mammography every 2 years (for average risk) - keep doing screenings as long as you are in good health and expected to live at least 10+ years
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What is the most common type of benign breast disease ?
fibroadenoma
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How does your reproductive history affect your risk for breast cancer ?
- if you had your period at an early age or gone through menopause later in life your risk increases
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How does breast density affect your risk for breast cancer ?
increased breast density is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer
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How is the male breast different from the female ?
- goes through very little additional development after birth - thin layer of undeveloped tissue beneath the nipple - areola of nipple is small compared to women's - during puberty the male breast may become slightly enlarged (gynecomastia)
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What is the age of onset and causes for gynecomastia ?
- during puberty - in older males because of decrease in testosterone
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In the female breast what produces the milk ?
acini cells
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What types of tissue is the female breast composed of ?
glandular, fibrous, and subcutaneous and retromammary fat
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What do the Montgomery glands do ?
sebaceous glands that aid in lubrication of the nipple during lactation
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What is breast awareness ?
it's knowing the normal characteristics of your own breasts through doing self-exams every month
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What is mastitis and the symptoms/signs ?
an inflammatory condition of the breast usually caused by a bacterial infection - frequently in lactating women - in nonlactating women it can be caused by nipple rings, breast implants, or trauma - usually in one area of the breast - red, edematous, tender, warm to touch, and hard - axillary lymph nodes are often enlarged and tender, fever & chills, general malaise
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What is Galactorrhea ?
inappropriate lactation - caused by endocrine-related disorders like pituitary gland, systemic diseases, and adverse effects of many medication (especially those that interfere with or suppress dopamine) - manifestation of milky-appearing nipple discharge
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What is ductal ectasia and the symptoms/signs ?
benign breast disease characterized by inflammation and dilation involving one or multiple subareolar ducts - affects perimenopausal and postmenopausal women - sticky nipple discharge that is dark green or black, burning or itching of the nipple and edema in the areolar area
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What is Intraductal Papilloma and the signs/symptoms ?
small, benign tumor growth in the major ducts usually forms within 1 to 2 cm of the areolar edge - between ages 40 to 60 - spontaneous, bloody discharge from the nipple, painful mass is palpated
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What is noninvasive breast cancer and the symptoms/signs ?
2 types of breast cancers that are noninvasive; ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) - DCIS is true precursor of invasive ductal carcinoma (DCIS most important) - most common sign is abnormal mammogram
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How do we assess the breasts of a patient with a mastectomy ?
- do the same breast assessment as all other women with some additions - assess the mastectomy site and the scar for malignancy recurrence (possible at scar site) - assess for color changes, visible edema, thickening, or lumps - pay extra attention to area around the scars
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Are lymph nodes or massess usually palpable ?
no - enlargement and tenderness of nodes in axilla can indicate infection - hard. fixed nodules or masses may suggest metastatic carcinoma or lymphoma
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What is the preferred technique in breast palpation ?
vertical strip
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In what instances is nipple discharge not considered an abnormal finding ?
- during pregnancy or lactation - as a side effect of some medications

Comprehensive Health Assessments (13 decks)

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