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1
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describe the structure of the cervix in terms of walls?

A

the internal os is between the uterus and cervix and the external os is between the cervix and vagina, with the endocervical canal in between

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whats the histology of the exocervix?

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stratified squamous epithelium

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3
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what’s the histology of the endocervix?

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simple columnar epithelium

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4
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what is the squamocolumnar junction?

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the precise histological transition between squamous and columnar epithelium
location is variable

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5
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when does the squamocolumnar junction move?

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during early adolescence and the first pregnancy

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6
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where is the transformation zone of the cervix?

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between the original and new squamocolumnar junctions

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7
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whats important about the transformation zone of the cervix?

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its hormonally responsive and is a zone of metaplasia so is the usual site of cervical carcinoma

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8
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What types of cancer can strains of HPV cause?

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cervical
anus
penis
vagina
vulva
oropharynx
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9
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how is HPV transmitted?

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sexually or through skin to skin contact e.g. pregnancy

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10
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what are 5 types of warts caused by HPV?

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genital warts
common warts
plantar warts
flat warts
filiform warts
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11
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what are the key features of genital warts?

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small califlower-like bumps on genitals

may be itchy or tender

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what are the key features of common warts?

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rough, raised bumps on hands or fingers

can be painful and bleed

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what are the key features of plantar warts?

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hard, grainy growths on heels or balls of feet that may cause discomfort

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what are the key features of flat warts?

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flat-topped slightly raised lesions mainly on face (kids), beard area (men) and legs (women)

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what are the key features of filiform warts?

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long projections of the skin often around eyes or lips (also called digitate or facial warts)

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16
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what is respiratory papillomatosis?

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a wart-like growth or tumor on the surface of the larynx caused by HPV

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17
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what are the symptoms of respiratory papillomatosis?

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voice changes
high pitched breath sounds
coughing
choking
snoring
dysphagia
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18
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what are the 2 types of HPV infection?

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cutaneous (skin) or mucosal

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19
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outline the pathophysiology of HPV?

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cuts can allow the virus to reach the basal cell layer of stratified squamous epithelial cells. The infection of basal cells stimulates cellular proliferation in the basal layer through their 2 viral genes; E6 and E7. This leads to uncontrolled cell growth of epithelial cells forming warts and lesions and an icnreased viral load as it copies itself. Infected cells move up through the skin layers, reaching the top and releasing new viruses.

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20
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what do E6 and E7 do?

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E6 oncoprotein inhibits p53’s tumour suppressor function whilst E7 binds to the retinoblastoma tumour suppressor gene (pRb) product inhibiting it so that cell growth cant be inhibited.

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21
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what are koilocytes?

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cells with irregular shapes, enlarged and dark staining nucleus and a paranuclear halo

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22
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what does dyskaryosis mean?

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the change of appearance in cells that cover the surface of the cervix

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23
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what does the transformation of pre-cancerous lesions to cervical carcinomas depend on?

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HPV type
length of infections
cofactors e.g. tobacco use, immunosuppression

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24
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why is smoking a risk factor for cervical cancer?

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tobacco by-products have been found in the cervical mucus of women who smoke. It’s thought that these substances damage the DNA of cervical cells

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25
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which HPV types are responsible for most harmless warts?

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6 and 11

26
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which HPV strains are responsible for most cancers?

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16 and 18

27
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what are some risk fcators for HPV?

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high number of sexual partners
being an adolescent 
weakened immune system
damaged skin
personal contact
28
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how can you prevent HPV?

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being in a mutually monogamous sexual relationship
reducing number of sexual partners
using latex condoms
having HPV vaccines before the age sexual contact starts
regular check ups and Pap tests

29
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what are the ways in which we diagnose HPV?

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Acetic acid solution test
Pap test
DNA test

30
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how can we treat warts caused by HPV?

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they often go away without treatment but we can give solutions such as salicylic acid, imiquimod, trichloroacetic acid and podofilox.
we can also use cryotherapy, electrocautery, surgical removal and laser removal

31
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what does imiquimod do?

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helps to boost the immune system so the person can remove the infection alone

32
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why are Pap tests so efficient at preventing cervical cancer?

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because it takes such a long time for an HPV infection to become an invasive cancerous growth.

33
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why are Pap test so important for the diagnosis of cervical cancer?

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Because it doesnt cause any noticeable symptoms in early stages

34
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what is a colposcopy?

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using a colposcope to provide a magnified view of the cervix

35
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how can precancerous cervical cancer lesions be removed?

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cryosurgery
laser
surgical removal
loop electrosurgical excision procedures
cold knife conization
36
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what is cervical intraepithelial neoplasia?

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a precancerous condition in which abnormal cells grow on the surface of the cervix

37
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what is grade 1 cervical cancer?

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when only the lower 1/3rd of the epithelium is affected

38
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what is grade 2 cervical cancer?

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when 2/3rds of the epithelium are affected

39
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what is grade 3 cervical cancer?

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when almost all the epithelium is affected

40
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what is the carcinoma in situ stage of cervical cancer?

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when the entire thickness of the epithelium is affected

41
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what is invasive cervical cancer?

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When cancerous cells break through the epithelial basememnt membrane and into the cervical stroma. Then it can spread to neighbouring tissues/through the pelvic wall

42
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what are symptoms of cervical cancer?

A 
abnormal vaginal bleeding especially after sexual intercourse
vaginal discomfort
unpleasant smelling vaginal discharge
pain when urinating
lower back/pelvis/stomach pain
constipation and bloody urine
43
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what are some risk factors for cervical cancer?

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being under 45
having a weakened immune system
giving birth to multiple children or having children under age of 17
if you have had cancer in the past
if your mother took diethylstilbestrol whilst pregnant with you

44
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outline when you will be invited to cervucal screening?

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every 3 years from ages of 25-49
every 5 years from ages of 50-64
only over 65s if one of the last 3 tests was abnormal

45
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when will you not be invited for cervical screening?

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before the age of 25
after the age of 65
if you have had a total hysterectomy

46
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what type of vaccine is the HPV vaccine?

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a non-infectious recombinant vaccine

47
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when is the HPV vaccine offered?

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to girls/boys at the age of 12-13

48
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which HPV vaccine do we currently used?

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Gardasil 9

49
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what does Gardasil 9 protect against?

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HPV 6,11,16,18,31,33,45,52,58

50
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should you get the HPV vaccine if you have already got HPV?

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yes because although it cannot get rid of HPV infections, it can prevent infections with other strains of HPV or re-infection of the same strain

51
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what does the Gardasil 4 vaccine protect against?

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HPV 6,11,16,18

52
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what does the cervarix vaccine protect against?

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HPV 16 and 18

53
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which diseases do HPV vaccines protect against?

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cervical cancer, head and neck cancers and some cancers of the anal and genital areas.

54
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what is metaplasia?

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When a mature differentiated cell type is replaced by another, but better suited, mature differentiated cell type because of an environmental stressor.

55
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what is dysplasia?

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the abnormal development of cells within tissues or organs

56
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what is neoplasia?

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new, uncontrolled growth of cells that is not under physiologic control.

57
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outline the stages of change leading to cancer?

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A normal cell experiences DNA damage due to an environmental/inherited mutation. These mutations lead to the activation of oncogenes and inactivation of tumour suppressor genes. This leads to uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal, mutating cells = malignant neoplasm

58
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why is angiogenesis important in cancer growth?

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solid tumours need a blood supply if they grow over a few mm

59
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how does cancer growth stimulate angiogenesis?

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cancer cells secrete angiogenic factors

60
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what is an invasive neoplasm?

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Cancer that has spread beyond the layer of tissue in which it developed and is growing into surrounding, healthy tissues.

61
Q

what does SPIKES stand for? (breaking bad news)

A 
setting up
perception
invitation
knowledge
emotion
strategy
62
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what does ABCDE stand for? (breaking bad news)

A 
Advanced preparation
Build therapeutic environmenet
communicate well
deal with patient/family reactions
Encourage and validate emotions

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