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Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System: Pathology and Clinical Procedures Flashcards

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carcinoma of the cervix

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Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)

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human papillomavirus (HPV)

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Most important cause of and risk factor for cervical cancer

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genital warts

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Benign growths on the vulva, cervix, vagina or anus

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dysplasia

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Abnormal cell growth

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carcinoma in situ

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Localized form of cancer

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conization

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Local resection

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radical (complete) hysterectomy

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Entire uterus with ligaments, supportive tissues, and the top third of the vagina are removed

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cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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carcinoma of the endometrium

endometrial cancer

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Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)

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endometriosis

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Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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cervical erosions

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Ulcerations on the cervical mucosa

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leukorrhea

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Clear, white or yellow pus-filled vaginal discharge

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cryocauterization

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Destroying tissue by freezing

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dilation

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Widening of the cervical canal

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curettage

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Scraping the inner lining of the uterus

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lumen

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Opening of the fallopian tube

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fibroids

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Benign tumors in the uterus

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leiomyomata

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Fibroids

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leiomyomas

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Fibroids

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uterine artery embolization

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Tiny pellets (acting as emboli) are injected into a uterine artery blocking the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink

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ovarian carcinoma

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Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)

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serous

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Clear fluid

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mucinous

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Thick, pasty fluid

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ascites

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Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity

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prophylactic
Preventative
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ovarian cysts
Collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovaries
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demoid cysts
Contain a variety of cell types, including skin, hair, teeth, and cartilage. Arises from immature egg cells in the ovary
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pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region Salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
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palpation
Examining by touch
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carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)
Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts)
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fibrocystic breast disease
Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast
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abruptio placentae
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
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ectopic pregnancy
Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
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multiple gestations
More than one fetus inside the uterus
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placenta previa
Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
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preeclampsia
Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache
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eclampsia
Final and most severe phase of untreated preeclampsia
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Down syndrome
Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes
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erythroblastosis fetalis
Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
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hyaline membrane disease
Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn
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tubal pregnancy
Egg implants in the fallopian tube (ectopic pregnancy)
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hydrocephalus
Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
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meconium aspiration syndrome
Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
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pyloric stenosis
Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
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Pap test | Pap smear
Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
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pregnancy test
Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
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hysterosalpingography
X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian rubes after injection of contrast material
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mammography
X-ray imaging of the breast
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breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI
Technologies using sound waves and a magnetic field to create images of breast tissue
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pelvic ultrasonography
Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
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aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
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cauterization
Destruction of tissue by burning
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colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
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conization
Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone biopsy) of the cervix
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cryosurgery
Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue Also called cryocauterization
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loop electrocautery excision procedure
Used to further assess and often treat abnormal cervical tissue
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transvaginal ultrasound
Allows for a closer, sharper look at organs within the pelvis
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culdocentesis
Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
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dilation and curettage | D & C
Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
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curet
Metal loop at the end of a long, thin handle used to sample the uterine lining
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exteneration
Removal of internal organs within a cavity
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laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
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tubal ligation
Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring
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abortion
Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
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amniocentesis
Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
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cesarean section
Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
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chorionic villus sampling
Sampling of placental tissues (chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis
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fetal monitoring
Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labour
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in vitro fertilization | IVF
Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro) to facilitate fertilization
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intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Direct injection of sperm into harvested ova

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