PATHO - FINALS L4 (Reproductive System) Flashcards
Most common anomaly in the female reproductive system
Bicornuate Uterus
Occurs when the uterine activity is elongated and has a single uterine tube emerging from it
Unicornuate Uterus
A rare congenital anomaly with complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina
Uterus Didelphys
IUD stands for
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
A bacterial infection of the female genital system most often caused by GONOCCOCUS, STAPHYLOCCOCUS, and STREPTOCOCCUS BACTERIA
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Inflammation of the breast most often caused by Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria
Mastitis
These occur as parts of the normal menstrual cycle which may increase in size and cause pelvic discomfort or abnormal pressure on the urinary bladder
Follicular Cysts and Corpus Luteum Cysts
Consists of enlarged ovaries containing MULTIPLE small cysts
Polycystic Ovaries
Polycystic Ovaries is often associated with a fairly rare disease known as ___________
Stein Leventhal Syndrome
This is the most common type of germ cell tumor containing mature tissue, arising from unfertilized ova that undergoes neoplastic change
Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary
A common malignancy caused by an abnormal growth pattern of epithelial cell around the neck of the uterus
Carcinoma of the Cervix
Other term for Benign Cystic Teratomas of the Ovary
Dermoid Cyst
BENIGN solid masses, common in female uterus that develops from an overgrowth of the uterine smooth muscle tissue
Leiomyoma
(Benign madalas keyword pag Leiomyoma)
Other term for Carcinoma of the Cervix
Dysplasia
One of the most common cancers of the female repro system SECOND only to breast cancer due to hormonal changes
Adenocarcinoma of the Endometrium
Most common benign tumor of the breast formed by an overgrowth of fibrous and glandular tissue located in the upper, outer quadrant of the breast
Fibroadenoma