Pelvic Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Premenarcheal
Being in the period of life of a female before the first menstrual period occurs.
Mullerian duct
Paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract
Septate Uterus
Common congenital Mullerian duct anomaly of the uterus that results in two complete separate endometrial cavities by an anteroposterior septum
Subseptate Uterus
Congenital malformation of the uterus that results in a normal uterine contour with an endometrium that branches into two horns
Arcuate Uterus
Myometrium in the uterine fundus dips down with a rounded configuration into the endometrium. Fundus has normal shape.
Bicornuate Uterus
A common uterine anomaly in which the endometrium divides into two horns with a prominent concavity noted in the outline of the uterine fundus; aka Bicornis Unicollis
Unicornis / Unicornuate Uterus
A type of Müllerian duct anomaly that results in a uterus with one horn and single fallopian tube.
Hydrometra
Fluid accumulation within the uterus
Pyometra
The presence of pus within the uterus
Hydrometrocolpos
Fluid accumulation within with uterus and vagina
Hematometrocolpos
Blood accumulation within with uterus and vagina
Free Fluid
Free intra-abdominal fluid
Intramural Leiomyoma
Fibroid within the myometrium of uterus
Submucosal Leiomyoma
Fibroid that distorts the shape of the endometrium
Subserosal Leiomyoma
Fibroid that grows outward and distorts the contour of the uterus
Pedunculated Leiomyoma
Fibroid that grows off of a stalk
Adenomyosis
The benign invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus
Endometriosis
Functional ectopic endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
Endometrioma
Benign, blood-containing tumor that forms from the implantation of ectopic endometrial tissue; tumor associated with endometriosis
Endometrial fluid
Fluid in the endometrial cavity
Endometrial polyps
Small nodules of hyperplastic endometrial tissue
Endometrial Hyperplasia
An increase in the number of endometrial cells
Endometrial Carcinoma
Cancer of the endometrium
Cervical polyps
small fingerlike growths originating from the mucosal surface of the cervix
Nabothian cysts
Benign cysts located within the cervix
Cervical Stenosis
Narrowing of the endocervical canal. Can be the result of obstructing fibroid, tumor, or polyp.
Cervical Carcinoma
Growth of cells that starts in the cervix. Most common female malignancy in women younger than age 50.
Leiomyosarcoma
The malignant counterpart of the normally benign leiomyoma. May appear similar to benign fibroid with evidence of degeneration.
Cesarian-section scar findings
Follicular Cyst
Ovarian cyst that forms as a result of of the failure of the Graafian follicle to ovulate
Corpus Luteum Cyst
Physiologic cyst that develops after ovulation has occured
Theca-Lutein Cyst
Functional ovarian cysts that are found in the presence of elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin
Paraovarian mass
Serous Cystadenoma
Mucinous Cystadenoma
Papillary Cystadenoma
Cystic Teratoma
Fibroma
An ovarian sex cord-stomal tumor found in middle age women
Thecoma
Benign ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor that produces estrogen in older women
Arrhenoblastoma
Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor (SLCT) (also known as androblastoma) is a rare sex cord-stromal ovarian neoplasm that is associated with virilization, abnormal menstruation, and hirsutism because of androgen production.
Serous carcinoma
Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma
Papillary Cystadenocarcinoma
Metastatic ovarian neoplasm
Krukenberg tumor
Malignant ovarian tumor that metastasizes from most likely gastrointestinal tract
Ovarian Torsion
An abnormality that results from the ovary twisting on its mesenteric connection, consequently cutting off the blood supply to the ovary
Ovarian Hyperstimulation syndrome
A syndrome resulting from hyper stimulation of the ovaries by fertility drugs; results in development of multiple, enlarged follicular ovarian cysts
Polycystic ovarian disease
A syndrome characterized by anovulatory cycles, infertility, hirsutism, amenorrhea, and obesity’ may also be referred to as Stein-Leventhal syndrome
Endometritis
Inflammation of the endometrium
Pyosalpinx
The presence of pus within the fallopian tube
Tubo-ovarian abscess
Pelvic abscess involving the fallopian tube and ovaries that is often caused by pelvic inflammatory disease
IUD
Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
