Gynecologic Diagnostic Terms Flashcards
dermoid cyst
congenital tumor composed of displaced embryonic tissue typically found in ovary and usually benign
anteflexion
abnormal forward bending the uterus
retroflexion
abnormal backward bending of the uterus
retroversion
backward turn of the whole uterus
fibroid
leiomyoma
fibromyoma
benign tumor in the uterus composed of smooth muscle and fibrous connective tissue
rectovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum
vesicovaginal fistula
abnormal opening between the bladder and vagina
cervical neoplasia
abnormal development of cervical tissue cells
cervial intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
cervical dysplasia
potentially cancerous abnormality of epithelial tissue of the cervix
carcinoma in situ of the cervix (CIS)
malignant cell changes of the cervix that are localized without any spread to adjacent structures
par ovarian cyst
cyst of the Fallopian tube
pelvic adhesions
scarring of tissue within the pelvic cavity resulting from endometriosis, infection or injury
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
inflammation of organs in the pelvic cavity which usually includes the Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and endometrium
pelvic floor relaxation
relaxation of supportive ligaments of the pelvic organs
cystocele
pouching of the bladder into the vagina
rectocele
pouching of the rectum into the vagina
enterocele
pouching sac of peritoneum between the vagina and the rectum
urethrocele
pouching of the urethra into the vagina
prolapse
descent of the uterus down the vaginal canal
salpingitis
inflammation of a Fallopian tube
vaginosis
infection of the vagina with little or no inflammation
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina with redness, swelling and irritation
atrophic vaginitis
thinning of the vagina and loss of moisture because of depletion of estrogen
