Ovaries + Fallopian Tube Flashcards
Paratubal cysts of the fallopian tube are usually small. What is a larger type?
Hydatid cyst of morgagni
Hydatid cyst of morgagni
Larger paratubal cyst of fallopian tube
What are Hydatid cysts of morgagni created from?
Mullerian remnants near fimbriae
What are 2 benign ovarian cysts?
- Follicular cyst
2. Luteal cyst
Follicular cyst of the ovary is derived from?
Ovarian follicle
Inner granulosa cells
Outer follicular cells
= what type of ovarian cyst?
Follicular cyst
Luteal cyst of the ovary is due to?
Corpus luteum failing to regress
Inner granulosa cells
Outer theca cells
= what type of ovarian cyst?
Luteal cyst
What is a benign tumor of the fallopian tube that is mesothelial in origin?
Adenomatoid tumor
Hydatid cyst of morgagni, ovarian cysts and an adenomatoid tumor of the fallopian tube all have what symptom?
Asymptomatic
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
What are 4 characteristics of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?
- Hyperandrogenisim = increased testosterone
- Hormonal imbalance
- Insulin resistance
- Polycystic ovaries
What are 4 characteristics of PCOS?
- Hyperandrogenism = increased testosterone
- Hormonal imbalance
- Insulin resistance
- Polycystic ovaries
What symptoms correlate with the hyperandrogenism of PCOS?
Hirsutism
Male pattern balding
What specific hormonal imbalances are present with PCOS?
Increased LH and Estrogen
Decreased FSH