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Gynaecological Cancers Flashcards

1
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Types of cancer?

A

Cervical
Endometrial
Ovarian
Vulval

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Causes of cervical cancer

A

HPV
Smoking
HIV
COCP

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Presentation of cervical cancer?

A

Abnormal bleeding
Vaginal discharge
Pelvic pain
Urinary symptoms

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4
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Staging of cervical cancer?

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Stage 1: confined to cervix
Stage 2: Invades uterus or upper 2/3 of vagina
Stage 3: Invades pelvic wall or lower 1/3 of vagina
Stage 4: Invades bladder/ rectum/ beyond pelvis

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5
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Screening of cervical cancer

A

Smear

Mild dyskaryosis then test for HPV

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Management of cervical cancer?

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Colposcopy with excision/ ablation
Radical hysterectomy and removal of local lymph nodes
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy

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Endometrial cancer risk factors?

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Age
Exposure to oestrogen:
- early onset menstruation
- late menopause
- HRT
- no pregnancies
Obesity
Tamoxifen
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Presentation of endometrial cancer?

A

Postmenopausal bleeding

Intermenstrual bleeding

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Investigation of endometrial cancer?

A

Transvaginal ultrasound for endometrial thickness (normal is <4mm)
Hysteroscopy with endometrial biopsy

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Management of endometrial cancer?

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Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Radiotherapy
Progesterone (can slow progression)

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Ovarian cancer risk factors? (7)

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Age (peaks age 60)
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes
More ovulations 
Obesity
HRT
Smoking
(Breastfeeding is protective)
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Presentation of ovarian cancer?

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Vague
Bloating
Pelvic pain
Urinary symptoms
Weight loss
Abdominal mass
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13
Q

CA125 is elevated in…?

A 
Ovarian cancer
Menstruation
Endometriosis
Liver cirrhosis
Benign ovarian cysts
Fibroids
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Investigations in ovarian cancer?

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CA125 blood test
Abdominal/pelvic ultrasound
Diagnostic laparoscopy

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Staging system?

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FIGO staging

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Management of ovarian cancer?

A

Surgery

Chemotherapy

17
Q

Krukenberg tumour?

A

Secondary metastatic tumour in the ovary from another site

18
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Vulval cancer risk factors?

A

Advanced age
HPV infection
Lichen sclerosus

19
Q

Presentation of vulval cancer?

A 
Pain
Itching
Discomfort
Discharge
Bleeding
Abnormal appearance on palpation or self examination
Lymphadenopathy in groin
20
Q

Appearance of vulval cancer?

A

Irregular mass
Fungating
Ulcerating
Bleeding

21
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Management of vulval cancer?

A

Urgent referral
Sentinel node biopsy
Wide local excision
Groin lymph node dissection

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