GYN Flashcards
Women age <30
U/L, solitary, painless, firm, mobile mass
DOESN’T change w/ menstrual cycle
Can get increased pain or size prior to menses
Fibroadenoma
Women age 20-50
Multinodular breasts
B/L painful breast lumps
vary w/ menstrual cycle
Fibrocystic Disease
H/o recent trauma or surgery
fixed mass w/ skin or nipple retraction
mass solid on U/S
calcification on mammogram
Fat necrosis
DX and TX of Fat Necrosis
DX: Fine needle bx (shows foamy macrophages and fat globules)
TX: nothing just routine f/u
Causes of B/L nipple d/c
Prolactinoma
Hyperprolactinemia from MDXs
Hypothyroidism
Pregnancy
U/L, nonbloody nipple d/c
Intraductal Papilloma
U/L bloody nipple d/c
Breast Malignancy
Tx for Fibrocystic Disease
OCPs
Tx for Fibroadenoma
Reassurance in adolescents
In women ≥30 yoa –> Mammogram +/- U/S, followed by core bx if suspicious for malignancy
In women <30 yoa –> U/S +/- mammogram
- simple cyst = needle aspiration (if pt desires) - complex cyst/solid mass = image guided core bx
What to do if cyst aspirate is clear and cyst disappears after FNA?
Repeat breast exam and U/S in 4-6 wks
Tx for Lobar CA In Situ (LCIS)
tamoxifen x 5yrs
Tx for Ductal CA In Situ (DCIS)
lumpectomy + radiation + tamoxifen x 5 yrs
Tamoxifen MOA
Selective ER Modifier (SERM)
Breast ER receptor antagonist
Endometrial agonist
Bone agonist
SEs of Tamoxifen Use
Endometrial CA
Thromboembolism
Decreased osteoporosis
Hot flashes
NOTE: tamoxifen or raloxifene must be stopped 4 wks before major surgery to prevent DVTs
MDX to PREVENT breast cancer in pts w/ ≥ 2 first degree relatives w/ breast CA
Tamoxifen
TX for PREmenopausal woman w/ PR and ER (+) Cancer
Tamoxifen
TX for POSTmenopausal woman w/ PR and ER (+) Cancer
Aromatase inh. (eg. anastrozole) OR Tamoxifen
Aromatase Inh. MOA
Pure breast estrogen antagonists
bone antagonist
SEs of Aromatase Inh. Use
Increased osteoporosis
NO increased DVT risk
Monoclonal Ab against HER-2/NEU
Trastuzumab
Used in metastatic disease w/ over-expression of HER/NEU
SEs of Trastuzumab
Risk of cardiotoxicity w/ ↓ EF (do ECHO before starting MDX)
- -> reversible after tx stopped
- -> can use normal HF tx (eg. B-blocker, ACEI)
- -> if get symptomatic HF, must d/c trastuzumab
MC form of breast cancer
Invasive ductal CA
Tx for Invasive Breast Cancer
Lumpectomy + radiation (breast conserving therapy)
When is modified radical mastectomy (NOT breast conserving) the answer?
If pt pregnant Diffuse malignancy OR ≥ 2 sites in separate quadrants Tumor > 5cm Positive tumor margins Prior irradiation to breast
When is Chemotherapy the answer for breast cancer?
Lesion > 1cm
Lymph node positive disease
When to test for BRCA 1 or 2 genes?
FHx of early onset (<50yoa) breast or ovarian CA
Breast and/or ovarian CA in the same pt
FHx of male breast CA
Ashkenazi Jewish heritage
Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines
Mammogram starting at age 50 then every 1-2yrs
Pruritic, red, scaly nipple lesion
Inverted nipple or discharge
Paget’s Disease of Breast
Underlying breast adenoCA present
Enlarged, firm, NONTENDER, ASYMMETRIC uterus
intermenstrual bleeding
menorrhagia w/ clots
dysmenorrhea
bladder, rectum or ureter compression sxs
Leiomyoma (uterine fibroids)
- benign uterine tumor
- growth of myometrium (which has smooth m)
Leiomyoma and relationship to estrogen
Size increases w/ estrogen (eg. in preg)
Size decreases in menopause
Dx of Leiomyoma
1) Pelvic exam –> asymmetric, large, firm, nontender uterus
2) U/S
3) Hysteroscopy (direct visualization)
Tx of Leiomyoma
- Observation
- OCPs or progestin only contraception (progestin IUD)
- Myomectomy –> preserved fertility; must get C-section if get preg after to prevent uterine rupture
- Hysterectomy –> if done having babies
- Embolization of vessels –> preserves uterus but high risks if get preg after this
Pt age 35-50
soft, globular, TENDER, SYMMETRIC uterus
menorrhagia
dysmenorrhea
Adenomyosis (no relationship to estrogen)
Location of endometrial glands/stroma within myometrium of uterus
Dx of Adenomyosis
1) Pelvic exam
2) U/S
Tx of Adenomyosis
- Progestin IUD
- Hysterectomy –> if done having babies
Causes of postmenopausal bleeding and next step
- vaginal or endometrial atrophy
- endometrial carcinoma
Next step –> endometrial bx to r/o endometrial CA
NOTE: in normal postmenopausal women, endometrial lining stripe should be <5mm thick
RFs for Endometrial Carcinoma
Unopposed estrogen states:
- obesity
- nulliparity
- late menopause/early menarche
- PCOS
Tamoxifen use Lynch Syndrome (HNPPC)
Management of Endometrial CA
surgery staging + radiation + chemo
MCC of dysfunctional (unexplained) uterine bleeding
anovulation
(have enough estrogen but progesterone is not produced so no withdraw bleeding occurs. When endometrium can’t take it anymore, it bleeds HEAVILY and IRREGULARLY)
FSH and LH normal
Dx of dysfunctional uterine bleeding
No specific test –> dx of exclusion
BUT make sure do endometrial bx in any pt > 35 yoa w/ abnormal uterine bleeding (if <35 yoa but have persistent bleeding then also get endometrial bx)
Tx for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Pt STABLE –> High dose PO/IV estrogen OR high dose progestin pills OR high dose OCPs
- if pt anovulatory
- pt >35 yoa w/ normal endometrial bx
D&C
- if need acute management of hemorrhage or if medical management fails after 24-36 hrs
Endometrial ablation/Hysterectomy
- if bleeding severe, pt not controlled w/ OCPs, pt anemic or lifestyle affected
postmenopausal bleeding pelvic pain/pressure abdominal distension uterus enlarged w/ uterine mass ascites (eg. fld in cul-de-sac)
Uterine Sarcoma
RFs for uterine sarcoma
pelvic radiation
tamoxifen use (eg. breast CA pt)
postmenopausal pts
Dx of uterine sarcoma
U/S +/- additional imaging
endometrial bx
histopathology of surgical specimen
Tx for uterine sarcoma
Hysterectomy +/- adjuvant chemo/radiation
MC location of metastases for uterine sarcoma?
Prognosis?
Lung (look for pleural effusion)
PROGNOSIS: poor; aggressive tumor that recurs
Sudden U/L lower abd. pain (occurs after strenuous exercise or sexual activity)
Adnexal mass
Cullen’s sign (if intraperitoneal bleeding present)
B-hCG negative
Ruptured Ovarian Cyst
Dx and Tx of ruptured ovarian cyst
DX:
U/S (see adnexal mass with free fld in pelvis)
TX:
Stable = analgesics; unstable = surgery
Sudden, U/L pelvic pain that radiates to groin/back
Adnexal mass
N/V
B-hCG negative
Ovarian Torsion (Right sided most common)
Dx and Tx of ovarian torsion
DX:
U/S w/ Doppler (see cyst or big ovary w/ ↓ bld flow)
TX:
- r/o preg
- laparoscopy w/ detorsion
- ovarian cystectomy (if bld supply not affected)
- oophorectomy (if necrosis or malignancy)
cystic mass
smooth lesion edges
few septa
Benign Ovarian Mass
irregularity
nodularity
many thick septa
solid, complex mass
Malignant Ovarian Mass
adnexal mass on bimanual exm ascites abd. pain w. loss change in bowel habits menstrual irregularities
Ovarian Neoplasm
–> 2 types: epithelial (MC in postmenopausal pt) and germ cell (if pt <30 yoa)
Epithelial Tumor = CA-125, CEA tumor markers
Germ Cell Tumor = B-hCG, AFP tumor markers
Ovarian mass + endometrial hyperplasia
Granulosa Theca (stromal tumor) --> produces estrogen = endometrial hyperplasia, feminization and precocious puberty
Adnexal mass + woman w/ hirsutism and deepening voice
Sertoli-Leydig Cell (stromal tumor)
- -> produces testosterone = masculinization (receding hairline, deep voice, cliteromegaly, hirsutism)
- -> ↑ testosterone and estrogen + ↓ LH and FSH
Protective factors against ovarian cancer
Breastfeeding
OCPs
short reproductive life
chronic anovulation
old woman w/ gastric ulcer hx and recent worsening dyspepsia presents w/ w. loss and abd pain. Adnexal mass found
Krukenberg Tumor (metastatic gastric Ca to ovary)
–> CEA = tumor marker
Ovarian fibroma + ascites + R. hydrothorax
Meigs Syndrome
Dx steps after ovarian mass found
U/S
–> normal = observe w/ periodic U/S
–> abn = contact gyn oncologist
Biopsy
Tx of ovarian mass
Premenopausal = salpingo-oophorectomy Postmenopausal = TAH + BSO + postop chemo for malignant tissue
When does a preg woman need surgical intervention for adnexal mass? (3)
Tx?
- mass >10 cm
- mass has complex features
- mass is persistent
TX:
surgical removal in early 2nd trimester –> if cancer diagnosed, can give chemo in 2nd/3rd trimesters
Pt presents 1-2 days after ovulation induction tx (w/ B-hCG injections). Has N/V, abd pain, B/L enlarged ovaries with multiple follicles.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
–> after ovulation induction, ovaries overexpress VEGF = increased vasc. permeability and capillary leakage = third spacing of fld
Other Sxs associated w/ Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
Ascites Pleural/ pericardial effusions Resp distress Hemoconcentration Hypercoagulability Electrolyte imbalances Multiorgan failure (eg. renal failure) DIC
Evaluation of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
monitor fld balance
serial CBC, electrolytes
serum hCG
pelvic U/S
CXR
Echo
Tx of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
correct electrolytes
paracentesis/thoracentesis
DVT ppx
HPV types associated w/ cervical carcinoma
16, 18
HPV types associated w/ warts (benign condyloma acuminata)
6, 11
Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) includes what 3 categories?
HPV
mild dysplasia
CIN 1
High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) includes what 5 categories?
moderate dysplasia severe dysplasia CIS CIN 2 CIN 3
Pap screening guidelines
- Start at age 21
- Do cytology every 3 years until age 30
- After age 30 do cytology every 3 years OR cytology + HPV every 5 years
- Stop Paps at age 65
- No Paps for woman w/ total hysterectomy
Pt b/w age 21-24 had first ASCUS or LSIL pap…what to do next?
Repeat pap smear in 12 mo
Repeated 2nd pap smear is negative or shows ASCUS or LGIL…what to do next?
Repeat pap smear in 12 mo
If repeated comes back negative –> do nothing; go back to routine screening
If repeated comes back as ASCUS or worse –> colposcopy and biopsy
Pt ≥ 25 yoa had first ASCUS pap…what to do next?
HPV DNA testing
HPV DNA negative…what to do next?
HPV DNA positive…what to do next?
Routine follow up –> Get pap + HPV DNA in 3 yrs
Colposcopy and biopsy
When to get colposcopy and biopsy?
- abnormal pap (eg. HSIL)
- 3 consecutive ASCUS paps in pt 21-24 yoa
- ASCUS + HPV positive in pt ≥ 25 yoa