Chapter 8: Pathology Flashcards
Malignant cells within the cervix
carcinoma of the cervix
inflammation of the cervix
cervicitis
malignant tumor of the uterine lining
carcinoma of the endometrium
endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus
endometriosis
benign tumor in the uterus
fibroids
malignant tumor of the ovary
ovarian carcinoma
collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary
ovarian cysts
inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis oophritis, endometritis, endocervicitis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
malignant tumor of the breast
carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer)
numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast
fibrocystic breast disease
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
ectopic pregnancy
premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
abruptio placentae
more than one fetus inside the uterus
multiple gestations
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus
placenta previa
abnormal condition associated with pregnancy; marked by HBP, proteinuria, edema, and headache
preeclampsia
chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, loew-set ears, and slanted eyes
down syndrome
hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus
erythroblastosis fetalis
acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn
hyaline membrane disease
accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain
hydrocephalus
abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn
meconium aspiration syndrome
narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum
pyloric stenosis
microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix
Pap test
blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG
pregnancy test
x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material
hysterosalpingography (HSG)
recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region
pelvic ultrasonography
withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction
aspiration
destruction of tissue by burning
cauterization
visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope
colposcopy
removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
conization
use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue
cryosurgery
needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac
culdocentesis
widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus
dilation and curettage
removal of internal organs within a cavity
exeneration
visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope
laparoscopy
blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization
tubal ligation
termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own
abortion
needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis
amniocentesis
surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus
cesarean section
sampling of placental tissue for prenatal diagnosis
chorionic villus sampling
continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions of assess fetal status and the progress of labor
fetal monitoring
Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a lab dish to facilitate fertilization
in vitro fertilization (IVF)
