Female Genitourinary Tract Flashcards

1
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list histological changes seen in the atypia form of the condition in the image

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  • nuclear enlargement
  • pleomorphism
  • vesicular change
  • chromatin irregularity
  • loss of polarity
  • prominent nucleoli
  • cellular stratification
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2
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____ and ____ makes the condition in the image grow bigger

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estrogen and pregnancy (also estrogen) makes the condition in the image grow bigger

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in the condition seen in the image, the more ___ the tumor is, the higher the grade

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in type I endometrial carcinoma, the more solid the tumor is, the higher the grade

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“periods regular but bleeding excessive and prolonged (10-14 days)”

which condition?

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persistent luteal phase

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5
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the type II form of the condition seen in the image commonly occurs in which age group?

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thin physiqued 65-75 year old females

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6
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name 3 scenarios where acute endometritis can occur

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  1. postpartum (puerperal sepsis, strep/staph)
    • offensive smelling discharge
  2. ascending gonococcal/chlamydia infection from lower genital tract
  3. pyometrium = obstruction of os by neoplasm or fibrosis
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chronic cervicitis can lead to the formation of ____

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chronic cervicitis can lead to the formation of retention (Nabothian) cysts

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list the causes of the type I form of the condition seen in the image

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unopposed estrogen

  • obesity
  • diabetes
  • hypertension
  • nulliparous
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9
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describe placenta accreta

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the chorionic villi implants directly into the myometrium (instead of the decidua)

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10
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list the causes of acute cervicitis

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  • Gonococcal, Chlamydia, Candida, Trichomonas, Herpes
  • postpartum, post dilation and curettage
  • purulent vaginal discharge
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____ makes the condition in the image become smaller

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menopause makes the condition in the image become smaller

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12
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the precursor lesion to the condition seen in the image is ____

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the precursor lesion to the condition seen in the image is endometrial hyperplasia WITH atypia

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13
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list predisposing factor for pre-eclampsia

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  • primigravida, over 35 years age
  • multiple pregnancies
  • hydramnios
  • preexisting HTN
  • hydatiform mole
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the effect of unopposed estrogen is persistent ____ leading to _____

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the effect of unopposed estrogen is persistent proliferation leading to irregular bleeding, breakdown

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15
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____ and ____ are 2 neoplasms that can cause anovulatory cycles due to increased estrogen

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granulosa cell tumor and adrenal cortical adenoma are 2 neoplasms that can cause anovulatory cycles due to increased estrogen

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16
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list the high-risk HPV strains

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16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 45

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17
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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image

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koilocytes & epidermal thickening of stratum corneum (hyperkeratosis) and dermal mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate

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18
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list 4 risk factors for tubal pregnancy

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  • chronic PID
  • endometriosis
  • IUD
  • prior surgery
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19
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“unliteral painful cystic lesion at lower vestibule adjacent to the vaginal canal”

which condition is this describing?

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20
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adenosarcoma resembles ____

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adenosarcoma resembles phyllodes tumor in the breast

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21
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describe the 2 potential pathogenetic explanations of endometriosis

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  • metastatic pathogenesis = retrograde menstruation
  • metaplasia of celomic epithelium
  • inflammatory cascade (PGs, estrogen)
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22
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describe the presentation of the condition seen in the image

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post-coital bleeding, dyspareunia (painful sex) , leukorrhea

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23
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describe persistent luteal phase

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24
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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image

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well-differentiated, ​whorling bundles of smooth muscle cells

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25
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in the MMMT type of the condition seen in the image, ___ and ___ have become malignant, which makes it a ___ tumor

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in the MMMT type of the condition seen in the image, the epithelial and mesenchymal components have become malignant, which makes it a biphasic tumor

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in the MMMT type of the condition seen in the image, the metastasis and behavior are defined by the ___ component

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in the MMMT type of the condition seen in the image, the metastasis and behavior are defined by the epithelial component

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27
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___ is used to visualize the warts seen in the condition in the image

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acetic acid is used to visualize the warts seen in the condition in the image

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28
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if the condition in the image becomes too big, it can undergo ___ and then ____

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if the condition in the image becomes too big, it can undergo coagulative necrosis and then red degeneration/infarct (inflammation → pain, mediated by bradykinin)

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29
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exogenous progesterone effect leads to abundant ___, plump ___ and small ____ (caused by lack of ____)

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exogenous progesterone effect leads to abundant stroma, plump cells and small glands (caused by lack of priming by estrogen)

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30
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in acute endometritis, the glands are “stuffed” with ____

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in acute endometritis, the glands are “stuffed” with neutrophils (NOT in stroma, in the glands)

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31
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vaginal adenosis is ____ in the vaginal wall

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vaginal adenosis is endocervical type glands in the vaginal wall

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32
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describe the patient population normally affected by leiomyosarcoma

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older women (40-60), postmenopausal bleeding

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33
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list the genetic mutations seen in the type I form of the condition seen in the image

what other conditions are these mutations similar to?

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PTEN, KRAS, MSI

endometrioid tumor = PTEN, KRAS, B-catenin, MSI

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34
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the condition in the image is caused by HPV strains ___ and ___

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the condition in the image is caused by HPV strains 6 and 11

35
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sarcoma botryoides, aka ____, is described as “____” hanging in the vagina

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sarcoma botryoides , aka embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, is described as “a bunch of grapes” hanging in the vagina

36
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describe the 2 types of vulvar carcinomas

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37
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the condition seen in the image can grow big enough to press on the ___ and the ___

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the condition seen in the image can grow big enough to press on the bladder (causing urgency/frequency) and the rectum (constipation)

38
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if endometriosis occurs near tubal tissues ___ can occur ultimately leading to ___

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if endometriosis occurs near tubal tissues tubal scars can occur ultimately leading to infertility

39
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VIN, differentiated type, is NOT caused by ___, but rather a mutation in ___

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VIN, differentiated type, is NOT caused by HPV, but rather a mutation in p53

40
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___ test can be used to test for highly mitotic areas (site of carcinoma) in the condition seen in the image

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Schiller’s test can be used to test for highly mitotic areas (site of carcinoma) in the condition seen in the image

paint cervix with iodine & look for unstained pale patches

41
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describe vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN), classic type

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42
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the most common cause of anovulatory cycles is ____

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the most common cause of anovulatory cycles is extremes of reproductive life

43
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chronic endometritis is characterized by the presence of ___

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chronic endometritis is characterized by the presence of plasma cells

44
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lichen sclerosis is ___, but there is a slightly increased risk for ____

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lichen sclerosis is benign, but there is a slightly increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma

45
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endometrial polyps are associated with certain drugs such as ____

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endometrial polyps are associated with certain drugs such as Tamoxifen

46
Q

list the low-risk HPV strains

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6, 11, 40, 54

47
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in inadequate luteal phase, there is decreased function of ____, leading to decreased levels of ____

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in inadequate luteal phase, there is decreased function of the corpus luteum, leading to decreased levels of progesterone

48
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the condition in the image can cause which 3 conditions due to mass effect?

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  1. infertility if it impinges on tubes
  2. bladder → urinary freq./urgency
  3. rectum → constipation
49
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“multiple masses in uterus, no mitosis, no necrosis”

what is a consequence of this condition?

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infertility

50
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there is inguinal lymphadenopathy in ___ carcinoma and ___ carcinoma

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there is inguinal lymphadenopathy in squamous carcinoma and vulvar carcinoma

51
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pre-eclampsia is caused by ____ which leads to an imbalance in circulating ___ and ___ factors (such as ____)

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pre-eclampsia is caused by placental ischemia which leads to an imbalance in circulating angiogenic and antiangiogenic factors (such as sFlt1, endoglin)

52
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the condition in the image results in (painful or painless?) ____ that undergo ___ change but are benign

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the condition in the image results in painless genital warts that undergo koilocytic change (indicates presence of HPV) but are benign

53
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describe placenta previa

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abnormal placental implantation; implants on lower os

54
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___ is the most common cause of death from the condition seen in the image

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bilateral hydronephrosis (ureteral obstruction), pyelonephritis, uremia is the most common cause of death from the condition seen in the image

55
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name 5 scenarios where chronic endometritis can occur

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  1. chronic PID
  2. postpartum/postabortion (retained products)
  3. IUCD
  4. TB
  5. chlamydia
56
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endometriosis can lead to fibrosis; name 4 condition that occur from this

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  • infertility (tubes)
  • intestinal obstruction
  • risk of tubal pregnancy
  • urinary obstruction
57
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adenosarcoma has a benign ___ and a malignant ____

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adenosarcoma has a benign epithelium and a malignant stroma

58
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vaginal adenosis in girls is caused by women who received ___ during pregnancy

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vaginal adenosis in girls is caused by women who received diethyl stilbesterol (DES) during pregnancy

59
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describe the endometrium in the type II form of the condition seen in the image

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endometrial atrophy

60
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the condition seen in the image causes ____ in women, leading to iron deficiency anemia

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the condition seen in the image causes menorrhagia (heavy periods) in women, leading to iron deficiency anemia

61
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the condition seen in the image can be caused by a mutation in ____

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endometrial hyperplasia can be caused by a mutation in PTEN (tumor suppressor gene)

62
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Gartner’s duct cyst are remnants of ____ that are located on ____

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Gartner’s duct cyst are remnants of mesonephric/Wolfian ducts that are located on the anterolateral wall of the vagina

63
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the condition seen in the image is most common in ____ women

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the condition seen in the image is most common in nulliparous women

64
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the condition seen in the image is caused by excess, unopposed ____ effect

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endometrial hyperplasia is caused by excess, unopposed estrogen effect

65
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the condition seen in the image is (slow or fast?) growing benign tumor in the ____

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the condition seen in the image is fast growing benign tumor in the myometrium

66
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a complication of preeclampsia is ___ due to ____

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a complication of preeclampsia is DIC due to thromboplastic tissue factor and thromboxane released by ischemic placenta

67
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in lichen sclerosis, there is thinning of the ___ and fibrosis of the ___

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in lichen sclerosis, there is thinning of the epidermis and fibrosis of the dermis

68
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describe abruptio placenta

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premature separation of placenta

hemorrhage behind maternal bed of placenta

69
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list the 3 reasons tubal pregnancies are not viable

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  • lack of space
  • poor vasculature
  • limited placental size
70
Q

type I of the condition seen in the image commonly occurs in which age group?

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type I = obese 55-65 year old females

71
Q

list other causes of anovulatory cycles

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unopposed estrogen

  • PCOD
  • estrogen producing neoplasms
    • granulosa cell tumor & adrenal cortical adenoma (of zona reticularis)
72
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vaginal adenosis may be caused by inhibition of ____

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vaginal adenosis may be caused by inhibition of transformation of Mullerian epithelium into squamous epithelium

73
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describe the pathogenesis of preeclampsia

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74
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the mutation commonly seen in the type II form of the condition seen in the image is ____

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the mutation commonly seen in the type II form of the condition seen in the image is p53

75
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“hyperkeratosis”

“atrophic epidermis”

“loss of ridges”

“hyalinzed dermis”

“lichenoid inflammatory band”

____ (condition) affects the ____ and the cause is ____

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“hyperkeratosis”

“atrophic epidermis”

“loss of ridges”

“hyalinized dermis”

“lichenoid inflammatory band”

lichen sclerosus affects the vulva and the cause is autoimmune

76
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describe the etiology of the condition seen in the image

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cervical metaplasia (columnar → squamous at T-zone) = physiological due to decrease in pH (increased latic acid)

77
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____, aka embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, affects which age group in females?

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sarcoma botryoides, aka embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, affects females < 5 years old

78
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endometrial tissue within the uterine wall is called ____

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endometrial tissue within the uterine wall is called adenomyosis

79
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a common translocation in stromal sarcomas are t(___), with fusion of genes ___ and ___

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a common translocation in stromal sarcomas are t(7:17), with fusion of genes JAZF1 and JJAZ1

80
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____ is the precursor lesion for the type II form of the condition seen in the image

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endometrial intraepithelial carcinoma is the precursor lesion for the type II form of the condition seen in the image

81
Q

can leiomyoma become leiomyosarcoma?

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

82
Q

what conditions are associated with the condition seen in the image?

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  • obesity
  • PCOD
  • menopause
  • estrogen-producing tumors like granulosa cell tumor
  • ERT
  • adrenal disorders
83
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___ is the most important predisposing factor for in the condition seen in the image

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multiple sexual partners is the most important predisposing factor for in the condition seen in the image

84
Q

list the high-risk HPV strains that cause the condition in the image

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HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 45