Histopathology 6: Gynaecological pathology Flashcards
What is the most common site of ectopic pregnancy ?
Ampulla of the fallopian tube
List 2 high risk HPV serotypes for cervical cancer ?
HPV 16
HPV 18
Which cells are characteristic of HPV on histology and appear to have a halo around the nucleus
Koilocytes
Describe CIN 1, CIN2, CIN 3, carcinoma?
CIN 1: Mild dyskaryosis limited to 1/3 of epithelium
CIN 2: Moderate dyskaryosis limited to 2/3 of epithelium
CIN 3: Severe dyskaryosis affecting entire epithelium
Carcinoma: Evidence of invasion through the basement membrane
At what age do girls receive the HPV vaccine ?
12-13
List 3 causes of PID ?
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
TB
What happens to the position of the uterus in severe endometriosis ?
It becomes retroverted
What is meant by chocolate cyst of the ovary?
Endometrioma
List 2 complications of Fibroids around pregnancy ?
Red degeneration
Post-partum torsion
What is the most common type of endometrial cancer ?
Endometroid adenocarcinoma
Which mutation is most commonly associated with Serous adenocarcinoma of the endometrium ?
P53
Define FIGO stage 1 of endometrial cancer
Confined to the endometrium
Define FIGO stage 2 of endometrial cancer
Spread to the cervix
Define FIGO stage 3 of endometrial cancer
Spread to adnexa, vagina or local lymph nodes
Define FIGO stage 4 of endometrial cancer
Distal metastasis or other pelvic organ spread