Diseases of Vulva, vagina, cervix/fallapian tubes, uterus Flashcards
Etiology of condyloma acuminatum
HPV 6 and 11 associated;
condyloma acuminatum increases risk of what?
cervical CA
where is condyloma acuminatum distributed
vulva; perineum; vagina; cervix
Give gross and micro description of condyloma acuminatum
gross=> verrucous, wartlike lesions
micro=>koilocytosis, acanthosis, hyperkeratosis; parakeratosis
Give gross description of papillary hidradenoma
gross: benign tumor similar to intraductal papilloma of breast
distribution of papillary hidradenoma
occurs along milk line
Give gross and micro description of extramammary Paget disease of vulva
gross: erythematous, crusted rash
micro: intraepidermal malignant cells w/ pagetoid spread
distribution of extramammary Paget disease of vulva
labia majora
T/F extramammary Paget disease of vulva is always assoc w/ underlying tumor
FALSE => not associated w/ underlying tumor
Gross description of Candida vulvovaginitis
erythema, thick white discharge
distribution of Candida vulvovaginitis
vulva and vagina
Candida vulvovaginitis etiology
extremely common => especially in diabetics and after antibiotic use
Define vaginal adenosis
benign condition thought to be precursor of clear cell carcinoma
What increases risk for clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina?
females exposed to deithylstilbestrol (DES) in utero during the 1940-1970s
What ages are associated with highest risk of clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina?
40-70 years old
Define embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
rare, grapelike soft tissue tumor affecting female infants and children <4
describe micro picture of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
polyploid;
spindle cell tumor showing cross striations
How can you prove the origin of the embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma?
positive for desmin => skeletal muscle origin
How would a patient with pelvic inflammatory disease present?
vaginal discharge/bleeding;
midline abdominal pain to bilateral lower abdominal/pelvic pain;
abdominal tenderness; peritoneal signs;
fever
Define pelvic inflammatory disease
ascending infection from cervix to endometrium, fallopian tubes and pelvic cavity
What are the 2 common etiologies of pelvic inflammatory disease?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gram neg diplococcus);
Chlamydia trachomatis (intracytoplasmic inclusion in mucosal cells)
What are the disease manifestations of pelvic inflammatory disease?
cervicitis; endometritis; salpingitis; peritonitis; PELVIC ABSCESS ; chandelier sign
perihepatitis (Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome)
complication assoc w/ pelvic inflammatory disease
tubo-ovarian abscess; tubal scarring; infertility; ectopic pregnancy; intestinal obstruction