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
What symptoms correlate with the hormonal imbalance of PCOS?
Infertility
Anovulation - chronic
Enlarged ovaries, hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance
Stromal hyperthecosis
Enlarged ovaries due to pregnancy gonadotropins
Theca lutein hyperplasia of pregnancy
What are 4 types of Ovarian tumors?
Epithelial
Germ cell
Sex cord-stromal
Metastatic to ovary
What is the most common type of ovarian tumor and its most common subtype?
Epithelial
– Serous subtype
Malignant ovarian tumors are usually unilateral or bilateral?
BILATERAL
Malignant ovarian tumors are usually bilateral except for which kind?
Mucinous - Epithelial category
What are the symptoms of Ovarian tumors?
Asymptomatic or vague symptoms
What are specific symptoms with Ovarian Tumors?
Bleeding Abdominal pain Weight loss Ascites Mass on palpation
What are 2 Metastatic tumors to the ovary?
- Krukenberg tumor
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei
What are 2 Metastatic tumors to the ovary?
- Krukenberg tumor
- Pseudomyxoma peritonei
What type of cells are present with Krukenberg tumors?
Signet ring cells
– mucin rich
Krukenberg tumors are usually of what origin?
GI origin
Mucin rich signet cells on the ovary
Krukenberg tumor
What causes a Pseudomyxoma peritonei?
Appendiceal mucinous tumor
What is the symptom of a pseudomyxoma peritonei?
Lower right abdominal pain
- jelly belly filled with mucinous ascites
Jelly belly - mucinous ascites
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
What causes a Pseudomyxoma peritonei?
Appendiceal mucinous tumor
