Fallopian tubes, Pregnancy, Breast Flashcards
What is the term for inflammation of the fallopian tubes?
Salpingitis
Salpingitis is a risk factor for what 2 conditions?
1 ectopic pregnancy
2 sterility
What are the symptoms for salpingitis?
Pyrexia, lower abdominal pain, pelvic mass
What is the most common location for a fallopian tube carcinoma?
On the fimbriae
What genetic mutations are associated with a fallopian tube adenocarcinoma?
BRCA1 and BRCA2
What fills ovarian cysts?
Serous fluid
What is the condition that presents with multiple ovarian cystic follicles?
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD)
What substances are produced by ovarian cysts?
Androgens, estrogens, LH
What other hormone is affected by the increased LH from ovarian cyst production?
Decreased FSH (eventual sterility)
What population is affected by PCOD?
Reproductive-age women (15%)
What are the signs and symptoms of PCOD?
Oligomenorrhea, infertility, hirsutism, obesity
What are the risk factors for developing ovarian tumors?
Nulliparity/low parity, older than 20 years old
What genetic mutations are associated with the familial history of ovarian tumors?
BRCA1 and 2 (5-10%)
What uniquely has been shown to decrease the risk of the development of ovarian tumors?
Prolonged oral contraception
What kind of tumor makes up 90% of ovarian cancer?
Surface epithelial tumors
What causes the metaplasia that develops into surface epithelial ovarian tumors?
Repeated ovulation/scarring
Ovarian teratomas arise from what kind of cell?
Germ cells
Ovarian fibromas arise from what kind of cell?
Sex cord-stroma
Ovarian serous tumors arise from what kind of cell?
Surface epithelial cells
Which age population is more likely to be associated with ovarian teratomas derived from germ cells? Ovarian serous tumors from surface epithelial cells?
Ovarian teratomas = 0-25 years
Ovarian serous tumors = 20+ years
What is the most common type of ovarian tumor?
Serous tumors (60%)
Are ovarian serous tumors benign or malignant?
Both: 60% benign, 25% malignant
Are ovarian serous tumors unilateral or bilateral?
Mostly unilateral but 25% bilateral
What kind of surface epithelial tumor is associated with endometriosis and endometrial cancer?
Endometrioid tumors
Are endometrioid tumors usually malignant or benign?
Malignant
95% of ovarian serous tumors have what genetic mutation?
TP53
What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?
Pelvic/abdominal pain, bloating, difficulty eating and easy satiety
What are the later-stage symptoms of ovarian cancer?
GI: nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
What is the BEAT acronym associated with beating ovarian cancer?
Bloating that is persistent
Eating less and feeling fuller
Abdominal pain
Trouble with your bladder and bowels
What are the two ways in which placental inflammation and infection can occur?
1 ascending infections
2 transplacental
What is the most common way in which placental inflammation and infection occurs?
Ascending infections (like candida, vaginal flora, mycoplasma)
What kinds of things can cause placental villitis?
Toxoplasmosis, rubella virus, CMV, HSV, TB, syphilis, HIV, HBV, P. falciparum (malaria) aka TORCH
What is the most common location for ectopic pregnancy?
Fallopian tube (90%) (can also be ovaries or abdominal cavity, however)
What is the issue with ectopic pregnancies?
Could rupture in 1st trimester and result in hypovolemic shock
How common is ectopic pregnancy?
1% of pregnancies are non-uterine
What is the clinical term for the presence of pregnancy tumors?
Gestational trophoblastic disease
Which type of gestational trophoblastic disease is malignant?
Choriocarcinoma
What types of gestational trophoblastic disease are being?
Hydatidiform mole, invasive mole
What race and age group are more at risk for hydatidiform moles?
Asians under 20 or over 40
What is the characteristic sign of hydatidiform mole?
No heart sounds upon ultrasound
Explain the two types development of hydatidiform moles.
Complete: 2 sperm (46, XX) with no fetal development
Partial: 2 sperm + 1 egg (69, XXY) with early fetal development
What hormone level is elevated with hydatidiform mole?
hCG
What can be a complication of an invasive mole (gestational trophoblastic disease)?
Possible rupture and severe myometrial hemorrhage
When do we see the development of a choriocarcinoma?
After normal pregnancy or abortion
What is the treatment for choriocarcinoma and what is unique about it?
Chemotherapy (100% cure)