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Female Reproductive System Pathologies Flashcards

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the most common congenital anomaly

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Bicornuate Uterus

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This condition consists of paired uterine horns extending to the uterine tubes

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Bicornuate Uterus

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Abnormal uterus that is divided into two separate halves at the upper end

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Bicornuate Uterus

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Occurs when the uterine cavity is elongated and has a single uterine tube emerging from it

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Unicornuate Uterus

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A rare congenital anomaly with complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina

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Uterus Didelphys

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6
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If the uterus is more vertical than normal and points backward toward the bowel

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Retroverted

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If the uterus is completely bent back and lies against the rectosigmoid region of the bowel

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Retroflexed

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A uterus that is tilted vertically forward and it lies on top of the urinary bladder

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Anteflexed

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A bacterial infection of the female genital system specifically the fallopian tubes

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PID is most often caused by

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gonococcus
straphylococcus
streptococcus bacteria

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PID is often result from

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unsterile abortion
insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD)
an introduction of a pathogen from other sources

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PID without treatment, the infection spreads to the peritoneum, resulting in

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bacteremia

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May also occur with PID, often resulting in sterility

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Tubo-ovarian abscess formation

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Common signs and symptoms of PID are as follows:

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pelvic pain and tenderness
fever
chills
elevated white blood cell (WBC) count
nausea and vomiting
purulent cervical discharge
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15
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Treatment for PID include

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antibiotic therapy

very common indication for sonographic eval in a non-gravid patient

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16
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Inflammation of the breast

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Mastitis

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17
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Most often caused by

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Straphylococcus Aureus bacteria

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18
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usually occurs in the breasts of lactating women through cracks in the skin surrounding the nipple

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Mastitis

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19
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Common signs and symptoms of mastitis are as follows:

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pain
redness
swelling of the affected breast
elavated temperature
abscess formation (in severe cases)
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20
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result from faulty reabsorption of the fluid from incompletely developed follicles

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Follicular ovarian cysts

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21
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occur when reabsorption of any blood leaked into the cavity after ovulation leaves a small cyst behind

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Corpus luteum ovarian cysts

22
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a disease caused by the presence of endometrial tissue or glands in abnormal locations within the pelvis

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Endometriosis

23
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may indicate endometriosis

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Multiple Cysts Masses

24
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this involves the ovaries, uterine ligaments, the rectovaginal septum and pelvic peritoneum and may even attach to the rectal wall, ureters and urinary bladder

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Multiple Cysts Masses (endometriosis)

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Common signs and symptoms of Multiple Cysts Masses (endometriosis)

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pelvic and lower back pain
dysmenorrhea
intermittent constipation
diarrhea
infertility
26
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consists of enlarged ovaries containing multiple small cysts

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Polycystic ovaries

27
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An endocrine abnormality inhibiting maturation and release of ovarian follicle

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Stein-Leventhal Syndrome

28
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Individuals affected with SLS experience

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amenorrhea

sterility

29
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often called dermoid cyst

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Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary

30
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the most common type of germ cell tumor containing mature tissue

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Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary (dermoid cyst)

31
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these masses arise from an unsterilized ova that undergoes neoplastic change

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Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary (dermoid cyst)

32
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Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary (dermoid cyst) often contain

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hair
thyroid tissue
keratin
sebaceous secretions
occasionally teeth
33
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surgical removal of the mass

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dermoidectomy

34
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a malignant neoplasm of the ovary occuring in females over the ages of 40 years

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Cystadenocarcinoma

35
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the most lethal gynecologic malignancy

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Cystadenocarcinoma

36
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knowns as Dysplasia

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Carcinoma of the Cervix

37
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a common malignancy caused by an abnormal growth pattern of epithelial cells around the neck of the uterus

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Dysplasia (Carcinoma of the Cervix)

38
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symtom of Carcinoma of the Cervix is

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abnormal bleeding

39
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Carcinoma of the Cervix is generally diagnosed with a ______ and confirmed with

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Papanicolaou test

surgical biopsy

40
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research indicates that ______ or _____ predisposes a female to this disease (carcinoma of the cervix)

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history of multiple sexual partners

sexually transmitted infections

41
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the primary treatment for carcinoma of the cervix

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radiation therapy

surgical intervention

42
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benign solid masses of the uterus that develops from an overgrowth of the uterine smooth muscle tissue

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Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids)

43
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the most common benign tumors of the female genital system

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Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids)

44
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Symptoms of Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids) include

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uterine enlargement and distortion
low back pain
pressure on the bowel and bladder
intermenstrual bleeding
acute pain
45
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although the etiology of Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids) is unknown, still tend to grow under the ______

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influence the estrogen
may enlarge during pregnancy
stop growing at menopause

46
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Often termed as carcinoma of the uterus and is one of the most common cancers of the female reproductive system second only to breast cancer

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Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium

47
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occurs mainly in postmenopausal women and increasing in incidence with age that is due to hormonal changes and even nulliparous women

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Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium

48
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risk factor of Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium

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obesity (major)
tamoxifen use
late menopause
a family history of breast or ovarian cancer
history of previous pelvic radiation therapy

49
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Treatment for stage 0 Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is curable via

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hysterectomy

50
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Stage 1 and 2 Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium are usually treated with a

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combination of surgery and radiotherapy (has a 5-year survival rate of 80%

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