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Pathology + Microbiology Flashcards

1
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what is menorrhagia?

A

prolonged and increased menstrual flow

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what is amenorrhoea?

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absence of menstruation

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what is oligmenorrhoea?

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intervals >35 days

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4
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methods of assessing the endometrium

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TVUS (>4mm in post-menopause needs biopsy)
hysteroscopy
endometrial pipelle
dilation and curettage

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5
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required history for a pathologist?

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date of LMP and cycle length
recent pregnnacy
hormonal drugs
age
pattern of bleeding
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6
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triple assessment for breast disease

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  1. history + examination
  2. mammography + USS
  3. cytopathology + histopathology
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normal vaginal flora

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lactobacillus species
GBHS
candida
strep viridans

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8
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what do lactobacillus species produce?

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lactic acid +/- hydrogen peroxide

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9
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management of candida in pregnancy

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clotrimazole pessary as fluconazole is CI

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