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an endodermal sinus tumor is derived from ____

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an endodermal sinus tumor is derived from the yolk sac

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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image

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large polygonal cells & spindle cells forming gland-like structures around an acidophilic core recapitulating immature follicles

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describe what is seen in the ovaries of PCOD patients

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  • ovaries: large, thick capsule, multiple unruptured follicles as cysts lined by granulosa cells and hypertrophied theca interna cells
  • thick, hypertrophied stroma
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“patient presents with virilization and hirsutism–not ovulating. what is a complication of this condition?”

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increased estrogen →​ endometrial hyperplasia

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ovarian choriocarcinoma spreads via ___ NOT ____

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ovarian choriocarcinoma spreads via blood NOT lymph

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list the 3 origins of Krukenberg tumors

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  • colon cancer
  • diffuse gastric carcinoma
  • invasive lobular carcinoma of the breast
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“5 year old with ovarian mass” or young women = which tumor?

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endodermal sinus tumor (derived from yolk sac)

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the condition seen in the image has an association with ascites + right sided pleural effusion (hydrothorax) which is ____

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the condition seen in the image has an association with ascites + right sided pleural effusion (hydrothorax) which is Meig’s syndrome

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“patient presents with tumor in ovary and endometrial thickening”

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“10 yr old with early onset of menarche, heavy periods and precocious puberty”

which tumor?

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granulosa cell tumor

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in general, ____ and ____ reduce the risk of ovarian cancer

in general, increased ___ leads to increased risk of ovarian tumors

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in general, pregnancy and oral contraceptives reduce the risk of ovarian cancer

increased ovulation = increased risk (early menarche, late menopause increase risk)

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the histology of the condition seen in the image is like ____ epithelium

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the histology of the condition seen in the image is like transitional epithelium

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describe a complication of the condition seen in the image

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peritoneal implant (pseudomyxomaperitonei/jelly belly) in borderline & malignant stage → intestinal obstruction

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the cell type seen in the condition in the image is found in which 2 other conditions?

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  • seminoma of the testes
  • medullary carcinoma of the breast
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____ are the most common ovarian tumor

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serous ovarian tumors are the most common ovarian tumor

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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image

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malignant: multilayering, nuclear atypia and stromal INVASION

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the condition seen in the image is derived from ___ cells

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the condition seen in the image is derived from 2-3 layers of germ cells

teeth & hair = ectoderm

sebaceous glands = mesoderm

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in the condition seen in the image, low grade tumors have a mutation in ___ while high grade tumors have a mutation in ____

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in the condition seen in the image, low-grade tumors have a mutation in KRAS, BRAF while high-grade tumors have a mutation in p53, BRCA1/2

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____ is a marker to monitor response to ovarian cancer therapy and disease progression

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CA-125 is a marker to monitor response to ovarian cancer therapy and disease progression

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a complication of the condition seen in the image is ___ but NOT ____

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a complication of the condition seen in the image is torsion but NOT rupture

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list the germ cell tumors of the ovary (4)

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  • choriocarcinoma = placental tissue
  • endometrial sinus = yolk sac
  • dysgerminoma = oocytes
  • teratoma = fetal tissue (mature/immature/specialized)
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describe the presentation of the condition seen in the image before puberty

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precocious puberty

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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image

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spindle cells with nests of urothelium

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list the surface epithelial tumors of the ovary (4)

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  • serous
  • mucinous
  • endometrioid
  • Brenner’s
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chocolate cysts of the ovary may extend along ___ and is associated with ___ (due to __ scars)

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chocolate cysts of the ovary may extend along pelvic ligaments and is associated with infertility (due to tubal scars)

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describe the complications of the condition seen in the image
rupture, torsion, infertility, transformation to invasive squamous cell carcinoma
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the condition seen in the image is a ____ cyst with sticky ____ material rich in \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image is a **multiloculated** cyst with sticky **gelatinous** material rich in **glycoproteins**
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immature teratoma is commonly found in ____ (demographic)
immature teratoma is commonly found in **18-year-old women** (demographic)
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chocolate cysts of the ovary is caused by ___ (repeated \_\_\_) which induces \_\_\_\_
chocolate cysts of the ovary is caused by **endometriosis** (repeated **cyclical hemorrhage**) which induces **fibrosis, adhesions, severe pain**
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a tumor marker for ovarian choriocarcinoma is \_\_\_\_
a tumor marker for ovarian choriocarcinoma is **B-hCG**
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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image
**lipid-leyden (thecoma) & spindle-shaped (fibroma) cells**
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the condition seen in the image is commonly seen in ___ patients due to \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image is commonly seen in **Turner's patients** due to **gonadal dysgenesis**
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"a patient with Turner's has a histo slide with sheets of cells with dark blue nucleus and lots of cytoplasm; which similar tumor is found in breasts?"
**medullary carcinoma**
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the morphology of chocolate cysts is normal ____ amidst stroma with \_\_\_\_
the morphology of chocolate cysts is normal **endometrial glands** amidst stroma with **hemorrhages (hemosiderin-laden macrophages)**
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describe the presentation of the condition seen in the image in **peri-menopausal women**
**endometrial hyperplasia** w/ uterine bleeding
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the condition seen in the image is (unilateral or bilateral?) and (unilocular or multilocular?)
the condition seen in the image is **bilateral** and **unilocular**
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"young girl (\<18) with amenorrhea and exaggerated morning sickness" which tumor?
ovarian choriocarcinoma morning sickness = B-hCG
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in PCOD, ___ levels are high while ___ levels are low
in PCOD, **LH** levels are high while **FSH** levels are low
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describe what is seen in choriocarcinoma
hemorrhage, necrosis, pleomorphism, giant cells, multi-nucleation
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a complication of the condition seen in the image is that it can transform into \_\_\_\_
a complication of the condition seen in the image is that it can transform into **invasive squamous cell carcinoma**
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most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei are ____ and usually arise from the ____ with secondary ___ and ___ spread
most cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei are **extraovarian** and usually arise from the **appendix** with secondary **ovarian** and **peritoneal** spread
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\_\_\_ found in an immature/malignant teratoma is a poor prognostic sign
**neuroepithelium** found in an immature/malignant teratoma is a poor prognostic sign
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"a patient with Turner's has a histo slide with sheets of cells with dark blue nucleus and lots of cytoplasm; which similar tumor is found in men?"
**seminoma of the testes**
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the histology of the condition seen in the image is similar to the histology of \_\_\_\_
the histology of serous ovarian tumors is similar to the histology of **fallopian tubes = tall columnar ciliated**
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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image
**fried-egg cells** (sheets of monomorphic cells with prominent nucleus/nucleolus & abundant cytoplasm filled with mucin)
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the male counterpart to the condition seen in the image is \_\_\_\_
the male counterpart to the condition seen in the image is **seminoma of the testes**
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"lady has a palpable abdominal mass that caused abdominal ascites and pleural effusion on the right side" what is a complication of this condition?
**TORSION**
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the tumor marker for the condition seen in the image is \_\_\_\_\_
the tumor marker for the condition seen in the image is **tissue inhibin (which inhibits FSH)**
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list the complications of PCOD
* diabetes (due to **insulin resistance**) * infertility * increased estrogen → fibrocystic change in breast and **endometrial hyperplasia/carcinoma** * **fibroadenoma/leiomyoma grow bigger**
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describe the histology of Krukenberg tumors
signet ring cells with eccentric nuclei and mucin in the cytoplasm
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describe the histology of the theca component of the condition seen in the image
**lipid-****leyden****cells**
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in an immature/malignant teratoma, the absence of ____ carries an excellent chance of cure
in an immature/malignant teratoma, the absence of **recurrence in the first 2 years** carries an excellent chance of cure
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describe the pathogenesis of PCOD
* theca cells make androgen → **androgen converted to estrogen in adipose tissue** (aromatization mediated by aromatase) → **increased estrogen** → negative feedback on AP → **decreased FSH**
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the condition seen in the image is also associated with \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image is also associated with **basal cell nevus syndrome**
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"normal endometrial glands amidst stroma with hemorrhages (hemosiderin-laden macrophages" what is a complication of this condition?
**infertility**
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the condition seen in the image are lined by ____ which is similar to \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image are lined by **tall columnar non-ciliated with goblet cells (MUCIN)** which is similar to **endocervix/intestine**
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\_\_\_\_ are seen in a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
**Reinke crystals** are seen in a Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
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\_\_\_\_ are found in an endodermal sinus tumor; describe the appearance
**Schiller-Duval bodies** are found in an endodermal sinus tumor ## Footnote **layers of epithelial cells around blood vessels (glomerulus-like)**
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describe the complications of the condition seen in the image
* metastasis * increased estrogen * breast cancer * fibrocystic change * endometrial carcinoma * enlargement of leiomyoma/fibroadenoma
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describe the histology of the condition seen in the image
borderline: multilayering, moderate mitosis, nuclear atypia BUT NO stromal invasion
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the condition seen in the image is lined by \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image is lined by **single layer of tall columnar ciliated cells**
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the condition seen in the image is an incidental finding when \_\_\_\_
the condition seen in the image is an incidental finding when **a calcified tooth is found on x-ray**
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describe the gross appearance of endometrioid tumors
solid and cystic, small, papillae, velvety surface
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the tumor markers for endodermal sinus tumor are ___ and \_\_\_\_
the tumor markers for endodermal sinus tumor are **AFP** and **A1AT**
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the condition seen in the image is due to ____ during the ___ phase
the condition seen in the image is due to **increased estrogen** during the **follicular** phase
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masculinization is seen in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors due to increased \_\_\_\_
masculinization is seen in Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors due to increased **androgens** (hirsutism, male distribution of hair, hypertrophy of clitoris, voice changes, virilization)
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describe the presentation of PCOD
* **virilization** * **hirsutism** * not ovulating (b/c need LH surge, not a constant elevation as seen in this disease) * infertility * amenorrhea, oligomenorrhea * **infertility** * obesity * **peripheral insulin resistance** → T2D
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the tumor marker for the condition seen in the image is \_\_\_\_
the tumor marker for the condition seen in the image is **LDH**
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describe struma ovarii
* **origin = germ cell** * pathogenesis: * **thyrotoxicosis** d/t production of T3/T4 * suppresses TSH → **thyroid atrophy**
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mutations in which 4 tumor suppressor genes can lead to endometrioid tumors?
PTEN KRAS B-catenin MSI (microsatellite instability)
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all 3 Krukenberg tumors have __ mutations
all 3 Krukenberg tumors have **E-cadherin** mutations
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in an ovarian choriocarcinoma, ____ and ___ cells are found
in an ovarian choriocarcinoma, **malignant cytotrophoblasts (mono-nucleated)** and **syncytiotrophoblasts (multi-nucleated)** cells are found
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list the 3 sex cord stromal tumors of the ovary
* granulosa-theca * Sertoli-Leydig * fibrothecoma
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on histology of the condition seen in the image, ____ bodies are seen which are \_\_\_\_
on histology of the condition seen in the image, **Call-Exner bodies** are seen which are **cuboidal granulosa cells arranged around a central lumen**

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