Conditions of the Ovaries Flashcards
What does the Adnexa include?
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Mesosalpinx
Upper broad ligament
What does the Adnexa include?
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Mesosalpinx
Upper broad ligament
How common are anomalies of the ovaries and fallopian tubes and why?
RARE
– need both X chromosomes for normal development
When does a Follicular cyst of the ovary develop?
When an ovarian follicle fails to rupture
What cell type lines Follicular cysts of the ovary?
Granulosa cells
Follicular cysts of the ovary are asymptomatic unless?
Enlarge => pain
How does a Corpus Luteum cyst of the ovary occur?
Corpus luteum becomes cystic and does NOT regress
How does a Hemorrhagic cyst of the ovary occur?
Hemorrhage in the corpus luteum 2-3 days after ovulation
If there is hemorrhage in the corpus luteum 2-3 days after ovulation, what type of ovarian cyst may develop?
Hemorrhagic
Which ovarian cyst is more likely to cause symptoms?
Hemorrhagic
Size and location of Theca-Lutein ovarian cysts?
LARGE and Bilateral
Color of Luteoma of pregnancy (ovarian cyst)?
Reddish-brown
Reddish brown ovarian cyst?
Luteoma of pregnancy
Which 2 ovarian cysts can develop with high levels of hCG?
Theca-Lutein
Luteoma of pregnancy
The Ovarian tumors in this deck are ____
Benign
What is the most common group of Benign Ovarian Tumors?
Epithelial