Diseases in Women Reproductive System Flashcards
it is the asymptomatic swelling at the sides of the urinary meatus or vestibule
Cysts of Skene or Bartholin Glands
cauliflower like lesion on the vulva
condylomata acuminata
whitish papules on the vulva. (asymptomatic)
Lichen sclerosus
thick, gray, patchy epithelium that cracks; possibly premalignant state that infects easily
Leukoplakia
shallow vulvar ulcer that does not heal
carcinoma of the vulva
asymptomatic vaginal cysts with columnar rather than squamous epithelium present on vaginal walls
adenosis
red, vascular, protruding pedunculated tissue that bleeds readily with trauma
cervicitis
clear shining circles on cervix from blocked gland ducts
nabothian cysts
postcoital spotting, unexplained vaginal discharge or spotting between menstrual periods
cervical carcinoma
chocolate-brown cysts on tender enlarged ovary, may cause acute pain if rupture occurs
endometrial cysts
amenorrhea and possibly dyspareunia. ovary tender and enlarged
follicular cysts
syndrome of chronic follicular cysts, anovulation, insulin resistance and excess testosterone production leading to perimenopausal onset of hirsutism, obesity, subfertility and elevated triglycerides
polycystic ovary syndrome
delayed menstrual flow followed by prolonged bleeding: ovary enlarged and tender
corpus luteum cyst
asymptomatic: ovary enlarged upon examination
dermoid cyst
bilateral; asymptomatic except for signs of pelvic pressure
serous cystadenoma