Gynecology Flashcards
2 definitions of Primary Amenorrhea?
No menses by age of 16 yo; No secondary sex characteristics by age of 14 yo
Female presents with Primary Amenorrhea and shortening of 4th metacarpal bone – diagnosis?
Turner Syndrome
2 cardiac manifestations of Turner’s Syndrome?
Coarctation of aorta, Bicuspid aorta
1 renal manifestation of Turner’s Syndrome?
Horseshoe kidney
1 MSK manifestation of Turner’s Syndrome?
Lymphedema
Change to FSH/LH in Turner’s Syndrome?
Increased
Patient presents with primary amenorrhea; PE shows no palpable cervix, no uterus; Karyotype shows 46XX – diagnosis?
Mullerian agenesis
Patient presents with primary amenorrhea; PE shows no palpable cervix, no uterus; Karyotype shows 46XY – diagnosis?
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
2 PE manifestations of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
Lack of pubic hair, Bilateral inguinal swelling
1st step of treatment in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?
Removal of testes … Increased risk for testicular CA
Timeframe needed for diagnosis of Secondary Amenorrhea?
6 months
1st step in workup up Secondary Amenorrhea?
β-HCG
3 cardinal features of PCOS?
Secondary amenorrhea, Hirsutism, Cystic ovaries
Lab value that suggests diagnosis of PCOS?
LH:FSH > 3
DOC for infertility in PCOS?
Clomiphene citrate
MOA of Clomiphene Citrate?
Estrogen-R antagonist in hypothalamus; Increases FSH/LH release … stimulates ovulation
DOC for metabolic syndrome in PCOS?
Metformin
How does prolactin cause amenorrhea?
Inhibits release of GnRH from hypothalamus; Decreases release of LH/FSH
In addition to amenorrhea, what is another clinical feature seen in setting of hyperprolactinemia?
Galactorrhea
Change to FSH. LH levels in setting of Premature Ovarian Failure?
Increased
Source of estrogen production in post-menopausal women?
Peripheral conversion of testosterone to estrogen
Enzyme responsible for peripheral conversion of androgen to estrogen?
Aromatase
Treatment of choice for atrophic vaginitis?
Estrogen
Which drug should be added to estrogen during treatment of atrophic vaginitis?
Progesterone
Value of adding progesterone to estrogen in setting of atrophic vaginitis?
Decreases risk of endometrial CA … (caused by unopposed estrogen exposure)
1st step in workup for older female who presents with hirsutism, amenorrhea, virilization?
CT scan to rule out adrenal/ovarian tumor
Dysmenorrhea is mediated by …
Prostaglandin F2α
Treatment of choice for dysmenorrhea?
NSAIDs, OCPs
Difference between Primary dysmenorrhea and Secondary dysmenorrhea?
Primary = occurs in absence of pathology; Secondary = occurs in presence of pathology
___ refers to mid-cycle pain due to ovulation
Mittelschmerz
When does Premenstrual Syndrome typically occur?
7-10 days before beginning of menstrual cycle
Treatment of choice for Premenstrual Syndrome?
Aerobic exercise, OCPs
Treatment of choice for severe Premenstrual Syndrome?
SSRI
1st test for diagnosis of endometriosis?
US, MRI
Definitive test for diagnosis of endometriosis?
Laparoscopy
Treatment for Endometriosis?
NSAIDs, Progesterone, GnRH agonists (continuous), Danazol
MOA of Danazol?
Testosterone agonist
AE of Danazol?
Hirsutism
Epidemiology of Acute endometritis?
Post-partum female
3 aspects of clinical presentation of Acute endometritis?
Fever, Lower abdominal pain, Purulent cervical drainage
Etiology of Acute endometritis?
Retained products of conception
2 most common pathogens responsible for Acute endometritis?
Peptostreptococcus, Group B Strep … POLYMICROBIAL
Which type of WBC is most commonly found in Acute endometritis infiltrate?
PMNs
Which type of WBC is most commonly found in Chronic endometritis infiltrate?
Plasma cells + Lymphocytes
Presence of which WBC type is REQUIRED for diagnosis of Chronic endometritis?
Plasma cells
Pathogen responsible for Chronic Endometritis in setting of IUD use?
Actinomyces Israeli
Clinical presentation of Leiomyoma?
Uterine bleeding; Fe-deficiency anemia
Characteristic of Leiomyoma?
Estrogen-sensitive … increase in size during pregnancy
Leiomyoma represents growth of …
Smooth muscle
Epidemiology of Endometrial Carcinoma?
55 – 65 yo females
When does Endometrioid Carcinoma typically occur?
Peri-Menopausal
Etiology of Endometrioid Carcinoma?
Excessive estrogen exposure
Histologic appearance of Endometrioid Carcinoma?
Adenocarcinoma (glandular)
When does Serous Endometrial Carcinoma typically occur?
Post-Menopausal
Etiology of Serous Endometrial Carcinoma?
Endometrial atrophy
Clinical presentation of Serous Endometrial Carcinoma?
Post-menopausal vaginal bleeding
Most common type of Vaginal Neoplasm?
Squamous Cell
Risk factor for Squamous Cell Vaginal neoplasm?
HPV infection
In addition to Squamous Cell vaginal carcinoma, what is another type of vaginal carcinoma?
Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
Risk factor for Clear Cell Vaginal Adenocarcinoma?
DES exposure in utero
Alternate name for Sarcoma Botryoids?
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
Clinical presentation of Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma?
Bunch of grapes protruding from vagina
Epidemiology of Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma?
Females < 5 yo
Prognosis for Vulvar leukoplakia?
Precursor for squamous cell carcinoma
1st step of diagnosis for Vulvar leukoplakia?
Biopsy lesion