Exam 2 Flashcards
MC condition of the vulva
Inflammation (vulvitis)
Two general causes of vulvitis
- allergic contact dermatitis
- infection
These infections can cause??
HPV HSV-2 N. Gonorrhoeae C. Albicans Treponema pallidum (Syphylis)
Vulvitis
Erythema, oozing/crusting and itching of vulva that may be caused by soaps, lotions, detergents, deoderants and urine
Allergic contact dermatitis
Obstruction/dilation of a barthholin gland
Bartholin cyst
Infection of a bartholin cyst is now called
Bartholin abscess
Characteristics of bartholin cyst
Develops quickly (days)
Can be painless or painful
When does a bartholin cyst become a bartholin abscess
During infection
What is an epithelial disorder that involves hyperplasia and hyperkeratosis anywhere external outside the vaginal canal (vulva) due to chronic irritation
Lichen simplex chronicus
Does lichen simplex chronicus have any CA risk
Nope
Does lichen sclerosus have any CA risk
Yes - SCC develops in 5%
What autoimmune condition causes atrophy and a smooth, white appearance near minora along with dermal fibrosis and vaginal constriction
Lichen sclerosus
Who is most likely to get lichen sclerosus
Females aged 8 and 60 (bimodal)
Name for wart like structure
Condyloma
What causes condylomata acuminata
HPV 6 and 11
What causes condylomata lata
Secondary syphilis
Who is most likely to get vulvar carcinoma and what type of CA
Women >60 years old
90% squamous cell carcinoma (lymphatic Mets)
What is the pre-cancerous legion associated with HPV 16 and 18 related SCC (vulvar carcinoma)
Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
What HPV infections is HPV related SCC (vulvar carcinoma) associated with
16 and 18
Who is most likely to get non-HPV related SCC (vulvar carcinoma)
Older women with lichen sclerosus
What is MC?
HPV related SCC or non-HPV related SCC
Non HPV related SCC
What are different types of malformation of the vagina
Agenesis
Atresia (narrowing)
Septate vagina (double barrel vagina)
Vaginal inflammation
Vaginitis
Examples of benign and transient vaginitis
Candida albicans
Trichomonas vaginalis
Risk factors for vaginal infections
Diabetes
Immunodeficiency
Antibiotics
Symptoms of vaginitis
Leukorrhea (white discharge)
Pain
Itching
3 types of vaginal cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
Sarcoma botryoides
Vaginal cancer that is rare, but MC in elderly and related to HPV
Squamous cell carcinoma
Regarding vaginal squamous cell cancer, what is VAIN
Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia
Which vaginal cancer is associated with the drug, diethylstilbestrol (DES) in 1971
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
Which vaginal cancer is rare and has red/granular foci appearance and associated with mothers who took DES drug
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
Which vaginal cancer is rare, has soft/polyploid masses and occurs in young girls
Sarcoma botryoides
Which type of vaginal cancer is a form of rhabdomyosarcoma
Sarcoma botryoides
Inflammation of the cervix
Cervicitis
Examples of infectious cervicitis
Chlamydia (MC) Trichomoniasis Candidiasis Gonorrhea Genital herpes HPV
Non infectious examples of cervicitis (acute/chronic)
Acute = postpartum
Chronic = fluctuating estrogen levels in reproductive aged women
Main risk factor for CA of the cervix
HPV exposure!
70% of cervical CAs develop from what type of HPV
HPV 16 or 18
4 risks of HPV exposure / cervical CA
- early intercourse
- multiple sex partners
- male partner with several past partners
- high risk HPVs (16 and 18)
What does CIN stand for regarding CA of the cervix and persisting HPV infections
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
What precancerous lesion is associated with persisting HPV infections
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)