Class 5 Genitalia, Anus, Rectum Flashcards
Anal canal
terminal portion of the rectum; lined by columns of mucosal tissue (columns of Morgagni).
Anal fistula
inflammatory tract that runs from the anus or rectum and opens onto the surface of the perianal skin or other tissue.
Anal warts
infection with the human papilloma virus.
Anorectal fissure
a tear in the anal mucosa; appears most often in the posterior midline.
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
benign growth of the prostate gland common in men older than 50 years of age.
Enterobiasis (worms)
adult nematode (parasite) lives in the rectum or colon and emerges onto the perianal skin to lay eggs while the person sleeps; common in children.
Hemorrhoids
varicose veins in the rectum that may be external below the anorectal line and/or internal above the anorectal line.
Imperforate anus
a congenital defect in which the rectal opening is blocked or missing; one of a variety of anorectal malformations that can occur during fetal development.
Perianal and perirectal abscesses
infection of the soft tissues surrounding the anal canal.
Pilonidal cyst
a cyst or sinus tract located in the midline superficial to the coccyx and lower sacrum.
Polyp
a projecting mass of swollen membrane that may occur anywhere in the intestinal tract; may be malignant or benign.
Prostate gland
a gland located at the base of the bladder and surrounding the urethra.
Prostititis
inflammation of the prostate gland
Pruritus ani
itching of the skin around the anus; commonly caused by fungus in adults and parasites in children
Rectal prolapse
condition in which the rectal mucosa with or without the muscular wall protrudes through the anal ring
Rectum
the terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract
Antibodies
important constituent of colostrum in addition to protein and minerals.
Areola
pigmented area surrounding the nipple.
Colostrum
clear or milky white fluid expressed from breast before milk production.
Cooper ligaments
ligaments that support the breast.
Duct ectasia
benign condition of the subaroelar ducts that produces nipple discharge.
Fat necrosis
benign breast lump occurs as an inflammatory response to local injury.
Fibroadenoma
a benign tumor composed of stromal and epithelial elements; related to a hyperplastic or proliferative process in a single terminal ductal unit.
Fibrocystic disease
a condition characterized by the benign fluid-filled cyst formation caused by ductal enlargement.
Galactorrhea
lactation not associated with childbearing.
Gynecomastia
unexpected enlargement of breast tissue in men.
Involution
the interval following termination of lactation when breasts decrease in size.
Malignant breast tumor
ductal carcinoma arising from the epithelial lining of ducts.
Mammogram
a common radiologic procedure used for breast examination.
Mastitis
inflammation and infection of the breast tissue.
Montgomery follicles
follicles that are tiny sebaceous glands and may appear in the areola.
Nipple
the projection at the apex of the breast on the surface of which the lactiferous ducts open.
Paget disease
disease that is a surface manifestation of underlying ductal carcinoma.
Papillomas
small tumors of the subareolar ducts.
Peau d’orange appearance
a sign indicative of blocked lymph drainage in carcinoma.
Premature thelarche
breast enlargement in girls before the onset of puberty.
Tail of Spence
area where most malignancies occur in breast tissue.