Fallopian Tube and Ovary Pathology Flashcards
What are the most common bacterial cause of acute salpingitis?
Gonococcus
Chlamydia
Morph: minute, translucent cysts filed with clear serous fluid that are remnants of the mullerian ducts
Paratubal cysts
What fallopian tumor presents as a mass detect via pelvic exam with abnormal discharge, bleeding, and an abnormal Pap smear?
Primary Adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tubes
Def: unruptured or quickly sealed graafian follicles
Follicle/Luteal cysts
Cysts filled with clear, serous fluid and lined by gray, glistening membrane or yellow tissue
Follicle/Luteal cysts
Def: endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenism, menstrual abnormalities, polycystic ovaries, chronic anovulation, and decreased fertility
PCOS
What is the etiology of PCOS
Dysregulation of enzymes involved in androgen biosynthesis
PCOS is associated with an increased risk of _____ and _____
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial carcinoma
Morph: b/l hypercellular stroma and luteinization of stroma with uniform enlargement of the ovary and a white/tan appearance on sectioning
Stromal Hyperthecosis
What are the most common age ranges for benign and malignant epithelial ovarian tumors?
Benign = 20-45 yo Malignant = 45-65 yo
What is used as a serum marker for epithelial ovarian tumors
CA-125
What can decrease the risk of developing serous epithelial ovarian tumors?
OCP’s
Tubal ligation
What mutation is associated with serous epithelial ovarian tumors?
BRCA1/2
What are the characteristics of low-grade serous epithelial ovarian tumors?
Well-differentiated
KRAS, BRA, ERBB2, TP53 mutations
What are the characteristics of high-grade serous epithelial ovarian tumors?
Poorly-differentiated
TP53, PIK3CA, RB, BRCA1/2 mutations
Morph: smooth, glistening cyst wall with small papillary projections and presence of psammoma bodies
Serous epithelial ovarian tumor
What is an extra-ovarian association with serous epithelial ovarian tumors?
Ascited