Chapter 8: Female Reproductive System: Pathology and Clinical Procedures Flashcards
carcinoma of the cervix
Malignant cells within the cervix (cervical cancer)
human papillomavirus (HPV)
Most important cause of and risk factor for cervical cancer
genital warts
Benign growths on the vulva, cervix, vagina or anus
dysplasia
Abnormal cell growth
carcinoma in situ
Localized form of cancer
conization
Local resection
radical (complete) hysterectomy
Entire uterus with ligaments, supportive tissues, and the top third of the vagina are removed
cervicitis
Inflammation of the cervix
carcinoma of the endometrium
endometrial cancer
Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)
endometriosis
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
cervical erosions
Ulcerations on the cervical mucosa
leukorrhea
Clear, white or yellow pus-filled vaginal discharge
cryocauterization
Destroying tissue by freezing
dilation
Widening of the cervical canal
curettage
Scraping the inner lining of the uterus
lumen
Opening of the fallopian tube
fibroids
Benign tumors in the uterus
leiomyomata
Fibroids
leiomyomas
Fibroids
uterine artery embolization
Tiny pellets (acting as emboli) are injected into a uterine artery blocking the blood supply to fibroids, causing them to shrink
ovarian carcinoma
Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma)
serous
Clear fluid
mucinous
Thick, pasty fluid
ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity
prophylactic
Preventative
ovarian cysts
Collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovaries
demoid cysts
Contain a variety of cell types, including skin, hair, teeth, and cartilage. Arises from immature egg cells in the ovary
pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region
Salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis