Ovarian and Fallopian Tubr Tumors Flashcards

1
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MCC of gynecologic DEATH

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Ovarian carcinoma

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65% of all ovarian tumors and 95 % of all ovarian cancers are

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EPITHELIAL TUMORS

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5% to 10% of ovarian cancer is metastatic from other primary tumors in the body

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GIT - Krukenberg tumor
breast
endometrium

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4
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WHO Classification - Ovarian Cancer

EPITHELIAL (65%)

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Serous
Mucinous
Endometrioid
Clear cell (Mesonephroid)
Brenner)
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5
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WHO Classification - Ovarian Cancer

SEX CORD < 0.01

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Granulosa cell
Thecoma-fibroma
Sertoli-Leydig

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WHO Classification - Ovarian Cancer

GERM CELL (6%)

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Primitive (Dysgerminoma, Yolk Sac)

Teratoma

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WHO Classification - Ovarian Cancer

GERM CELL SEX CORD (<0.01)

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Gonadoblastoma

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WHO Classification - Ovarian Cancer

MISCELLANEOUS

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Tumors of rete ovarii
Small cell ca
Large cell ca
Wilms tumor

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Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer

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Familial ovarian ca
Family hx of breast and/or ovarian ca
Personal hx of breast ca
Increasing age
Early menarche (<12)
Infertility
Nulliparity
Late onset menopause (> 50)
Obesity (BMI > 30)
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Protective Factors for Ovarian Cancer

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Use of OCPs (> 5 years)
Multiparity
Breastfeeding
Tubal ligation
Hysterectomy
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Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

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bloating, early satiety, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, pelvic pain

back pain, urinary frequency/urgency
constipation, fatigue, dyspareunia, menstrual changes

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12
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The PRIMARY DIAGNOSTIC TOOL for investigating an adnexal mass

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Pelvic Ultrasound

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13
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The MC MALIGNANT epithelial cell tumors

The MC type of epithelial ovarian cancer

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Serous Cystadenocarcinomas

large, cystic, bilateral

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14
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Elevated in 80% of epithelial cell cancers

Useful in tracking the effect of treatment and recurrence of epithelial ovarian ca

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CA 125

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15
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Mainstay of treatment of epithelial cell tumors

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SURGERY
TAHBSO
omentectomy
cytoreduction or debulking
bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node sampling
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16
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Treatment AFTER surgery of epithelial ovarian cancer

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COMBINATION CHEMOTHERAPY

IV Carboplatin, Paclitacel or Docetaxel

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The most commonly used to evaluate the success of treatment to diagnose recurrent disease

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CA 125 and CT scan

18
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Treatment for recurrent or persistent cancer

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Chemotherapy

19
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Overall 5 year survival rate of ovarian cancer

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20%

Stage I - 80-95%
Stage II - 40-70%
Stage III - 30%
Stage IV - <10%

20
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Transitional cell tumor

“coffee bean” appearing nucleus

Solid mass or nests of epithelial cells and a surrounding fibrous stroma

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Brenner Tumor

21
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Dermoid cysts/Mature teratoma

80% occur in reproductive life

MC neoplasm in prepubertal female

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Benign Cystic Teratoma

22
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MC BENIGN solid tumor of the ovary

Extremely slow growing and unilateral

Whorled pattern

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Fibroma

MEIG’S SYNDROME

  • ovarian fibroma
  • ascites
  • hydrothorax
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Epithelial cells filled with mucin

Resembles endocervix/GIT

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Mucinous tumor

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Contains cell with abundant glycogen (HOBNAIL CELLS)

Associated with DES exposure

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Clear Cell

25
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MC malignancy in women < 30 years old

Grow RAPIDLY, usually UNILATERAL, stage Ia at diagnosis

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Germ Cell Tumors

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MC type of germ cell tumor

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Benign cystic mature teratoma (Dermoid cysts) - 95%

*mature adult tissue - skin, hair, teeth mixed with sebaceous material

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Definitive diagnosis of mature teratoma

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Cystectomy

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MC MALIGNANT germ cell tumor

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Dysgerminomas - 50%
Immature teratomas - 20%
Endodermal sinus (yolk sac) tumor - 20%

29
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Germ cells stroma infiltrated woth LYMPHOCYTES

Analogous to SEMINOMA of the tested

10% bilateral

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DYSGERMINOMA - LDH

30
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Schiller Duval bodies - numerous hyaline droplets

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ENDODERMAL SINUS TUMOR YOLK SAC TUMOR - AFP

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Hemorrhagic

Highly malignant cytotrophoblast and syncytiotrophoblast

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b-hCG

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Consists of immature embryonic structures admixed with mature elements

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IMMATURE TERATOMA - AFP

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Clinical Manifestations of Germ Cell Tumor

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pelvic pain d.t. rapid growth, hemorrhage and necrosis

pressure symptoms on the bladder or rectum

85% - abdominal pain and pelvic mass

34
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Management for benign teratoma

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Ovarian cystectomy or Oophorectomy

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Management for malignant Germ Cell Tumor

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if fertility is desired - UNILATERAL SALPINGO-OOPHORECTOMY

no desire for fertility - TAHBSO

36
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Overall 5 year survival rate for germ cell tumor

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dysgerminoma - 85%
immature teratomas - 70-80%
endodermal sinus tumors - 60-70%

37
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(+) grooved coffee bean nuclei arranged in small clusters around a central cavity (CALL EXNER BODIES)

functionally ESTROGENIC

produce estradiol and inhibin A/B

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Granulosa Theca Cell Tumor

cause feminization, precocious puberty, menstrual irregularities, secondary amenorrhea or postmenopausal bleeding

38
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Resemble fetal TESTES

functionally TESTOSTEROGENIC

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Sertoli Leydig Cell Tumor

masculinization
breast atrophy
hirsutism
temporal recession
deeper voice
acne
clitoromegaly
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Treatment for Sex Cord Tumor

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Young women - UNILATERAL SALPINGOOHORECTOMY

Postmenopausal - TAHBSO

40
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The 5 year survival rate for patients with sex cord stromal carcinomas

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70-90%

41
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Pathognomonic for fallopian tube carcinoma

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LATZKO TRIAD

  • profuse watery discharge
  • pelvic pain
  • pelvic mass
42
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Pathognomonic for fallopian tube carcinoma but rarely seen

Colicky low abdominal pain d.t. intermittent hydrosalpinx

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Hydrops Tubae Profluens