Gyne Flashcards
Labial fusion
excess androgens
imperforate hymen
primary amenorrhea and cyclic pelvic pain
White, thinned skin on labia, perineum, and perianal region; resorption of the labia minora into the labia majora, clitoral phimosis, narrowed introitus. Not found in the vagina. Can scar
Lichen Sclerosus
Bright red erosions with white borders (Wickham’s striae) of the inner labia minora and vestibule. Can have narrowed introitus with inflamed vagina from erosions; may have vaginal adhesions or occlusion.
lichen planus
most common tumor found on the vulva
Epidermal inclusion cysts
Uterine septums
composed of collagen fibers and
often lack an adequate blood supply to facilitate placentation and maintain a
growing pregnancy.
most common type myoma
intramural
risk factor fibroids
African American
heritage, nonsmoking, early menarche, nulliparity, perimenopause, increased
alcohol use, and hypertension.
MC symptom fibroids
asymptomatic
medical tx fibroids
G: GnRH agonists (nafarelin acetate, leuprolide acetate depot, and goserelin acetate)
O: Oral contraceptive pills
P: Progestins (medroxyprogesterone acetate, Mirena IUD, norethindrone acetate)
A: Antifibrinolytics (tranexamic acid)
N: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
A: Androgenic steroids (danazol and gestrinone)
M: Mifepristone (Mifeprex, Korlyn, RU-486)
Indications for Surgical Intervention for Uterine
Leiomyomas
Abnormal uterine bleeding, causing anemia
Severe pelvic pain or secondary amenorrhea
Uncertainty if mass is a fibroid or another type of tumor
Urinary frequency, retention, or hydronephrosis
Growth after menopause
Recurrent miscarriage or infertility
Rapid increase in size
EIN carries a higher risk of progression to endometrial cancer %?
27-52
Risk Factors for Endometrial Intraepithelial Neoplasia
E: Excess exogenous estrogen use without progesterone N: Nulliparity D: Diabetes mellitus O: Obesity M: Menstrual irregularity E: Elevated blood pressure T: Tamoxifen use R: Rectal cancer (personal history of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer) I: Infertility history U: Unopposed estrogen M: Menopause late (>age 55)
risk of ovarian cancer in the general population %
1.6
Benign cystic masses ovary
unilateral, <10 cm, and simple in appearance with thin, smooth walls