Pathology FR Flashcards
Cervical cancer
Malignant cells within the cervix
HPV - Human Papillomavirus
Is the cause and risk factor for developing cancer, with over 100 types
Genital warts
Benign growths on the vulva,cervix, vagina, vulva, penis
CIN- Cervical Intreapithelia Neoplasia
Precancerous changes
Cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
(causes chlamydia, gonorrhoea)
Endometrial Cancer (carcinoma of the endometrium)
Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma)
Common sign - Post menopause bleeding
Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
Fibroids
Benign tumors in the uterus
Ovarian Cancer
malignant tumor of the ovaries
Ovarian cysts
Fluid-filled sacs within the ovary
PID - Pelvic Inflammation Disease
inflammation and infections of thr organs in the pelvis and abdomen; salpinggitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervictis.
Breast Cancer
Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts)
DCIS
Ductual Carinoma In Situ
non-invasive breast cancer can increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer and is treated by a lumpectomy
Lumpectomy
Small primary tumors removed
Mastectomy
removal of entire breast