Radiation Procedures - Cervix Flashcards

1
Q

___ connects the uterus to the vagina.

A

Cervix

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2
Q

___ inner part of cervix. Type of cells?
Ends at ___.

A

Endocervix, glandular
Internal Os

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3
Q

__ outer part of cervix that leads to the vagina.

A

Ectocervix

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4
Q

Opening of external cervix is called __.

A

External Os

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5
Q

Ectocervix cells:

A

squamous

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6
Q

endocervix (glandular cells) meets ectocervix (squamous cells) is called __.

A

Transformation zone

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7
Q

Most cervical cancers occur at ___.

A

Transformation zone

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8
Q

Risk factors for cervical cancers: (3)

A

HPV
Other STIs
DES (hormone to prevent miscarriage)

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9
Q

HDR treatment of cervix - Point A

A

2 cm sup to cervical os & 2 cm lat to cervical canal

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10
Q

HDR treatment of cervix - Point B

A

3 cm lat to point A

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11
Q

Most common histology for cervical cancer:

A

SCC

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12
Q

All histologies for cervical cancer: (2)

A

SCC
Adeno

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13
Q

Cervical mets to: (3)

A

Lung
Bones
Liver

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