Repro Flashcards
Male reproductive system embryo
mesoderm
Female reproductive system embryo
mesoderm, week 7 and 8
What structures develop from surface ectoderm?
epidermis, adenohypophysos, lens of eye, epithelial linings of oral cavity, sensory organs of ear, olfactory epithelium, anal canal below the pectinate line, parotid, sweat, mammary gland
Breast embryo
first week of development from cytotrophoblast
What structures develop from surface ectoderm?
epidermis, adenohypophysos, lens of eye, epithelial linings of oral cavity, sensory organs of ear, olfactory epithelium, anal canal below the pectinate line, parotid, sweat, mammary gland
What structures develop from neural tube (ectoderm)?
brain, neurohypophysis, CNS neurons, oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, ependymal cells, pineal gland, retina, spinal cord
What structures develop from neural crest cells (ectoderm)?
ELMO PASSES
Enterochromaffin cells, leptomeninges (arachnoid, pia), melanocytes, odontoblasts, PNS ganglia (dorsal root, cranial, and autonomic), adrenal medulla, Schwann cells, Spiral membrane (aorticopulmonary septum), Endocardial cushions, Skull bone
What structures develop from mesoderm?
muscle, bone, connective tissue, peritoneum, pericardium, pleura, spleen, cardiovascular structures, lymphatics, blood, wall of gut tube, proximal vagina, kidneys, adrenal cortex, dermis, testes, ovaries, microglia, dura mater, tracheal cartilage
What structure develop from endoderm?
gut tube epithelium, most of urethra and distal vagina, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, eustachian tube, thymus, parathyroid, thyroid follicular and parafollicular cells
Male reproductive system gross anatomy
Internal: ductus deferens, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory duct, prostate
External: testes, glans penis,
Female reproductive system gross anatomy
External: labia, clitoris, vaginal opening
Internal: ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, broad ligament, and vagina
Mammary gland structure
lobes (12-20) -> lobules -> alveoli -> mammary secretory epithelial cells
Lactiferous ducts: connect all lobes, open into areola to drain milk
Stroma: adipose + fibrous connective tissue (turns into suspensory ligaments of Cooper attach mammary glands to dermis) situated necks to lobes
Breast Structure microanatomy
lobes (12-20) -> lobules -> alveoli -> mammary secretory epithelial cells
Lactiferous ducts: connect all lobes, open into areola to drain milk
Stroma: adipose + fibrous connective tissue (turns into suspensory ligaments of Cooper attach mammary glands to dermis) situated necks to lobes
Areola structure
4th intercostal space lateral to midclavicular line
sebaceous glands
get bigger in pregnancy
secrete oily substances
Nipple
conical in center or areola
no fat, hair, or sweat glands
lactiferous ducts open right into it
made up of circularly arranged smooth muscle fibers
Breast blood supply and innervation
A: medial mammary branches, lateral thoracic, thoraocarmial, posterior intercostal
V: axillary and internal thoracic
N: anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of 4-6th intercostal
Ovaries
lateral pelvic wall attached by mesovarium and suspensory ligament
produce oocytes, estrogen, and progesterone
Blood: ovarian and ascending branch of uterine
N: ovarian plexus and uterovaginal plexus
Fallopian tube structure, blood, nerve
infundibulum -> ampulla -> isthmus
Blood: ovarian and ascending branch of uterine
N: ovarian plexus and uterovaginal plexus
Uterus
body, cervix, external os, internal os, uterine cavity, cervical canal
bw bladder and rectum
B: Uterine arteries
N: Inferior hypogastric plexus
Gametogenesis
- condensation of chromatin strand into visible pairs of chromosomes, cells are duplicated
- maternal and paternal copy of the same chromosome finds each other inside the nucleus
- attach to each other near the telomere region, cluster to one side of nucleus, genetic material is exchanged
- recombination of the four chromatids
- dissolution of the synaptonemal complexes
- remain dormant until puberty
- spindle microtubules attach to homologous pairs of chromosomes and align them along the equator of the spindles
- separated towards opposite poles
- Cytoplasmic division in females occurs asymmetrically and produces a small polar body and a much larger primary oocyte. In males, the cell division is incomplete and spermatocytes retain a cytoplasmic bridge.
- sister chromatids are aligned with the centromeres, they are separated along the spindle fibers to the opposite poles of the cell, four genetically unique haploid cells are produced
Implantation
oocyte is fertilized by sperm, cells divide and turn into blastocyst -> travels down fallopian tube and floats around uterus -> implants
low ratio of estrogen to progesterone allow for this
Embryogenesis
blastocyst get implanted day 5 -> divide into trophoblast and blastocyst -> trophoblast secrete hCG on day 8 which tells corpus luteum to continue to make estrogen and progesterone-> corpus leutm degrades at 13 weeks and syncytiotrophoblast make progesterone, estriol, human placental lactogen -> 2 weeks blastocyst start to organize into two-layered disc of embryonic cells (epiblast and hypoblast outer layer), amniotic cavity opens between it and trophoblast, hypoblast form yolk sac -> 3 weeks cells divide into 3 layers and become multipotent via gastrulation and forming an privative streak -> create endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm
testes
Lobules, septa, mediastinum of testis, seminiferous tubules (convoluted/straight), rete testis, efferent ductules.
tunica albuginea → lobes → seminiferous tubules and Leydig cells → germinal epithelium → Sertoli cells
Tunica vaginalis
N: Testicular plexus
B: Testicular artery
prostate
true internal connective tissue capsule -> a false external capsule-> peripheral and anterior zone -> central zone -> transitional zone
B: internal pudendal artery, inferior vesical artery, middle rectal arteries.
N: pelvic splanchnic nerves
glans penis
Root (bulb of penis, crura, ischiocavernosus muscles, bulbospongiosus muscle)
Body (distal parts of corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum)
Glans (neck and corona of glans)
Tunica albuginea, deep fascia of penis (Buck’s fascia) and superficial fascia/subcutaneous tissue of penis (Colles’ fascia)
glans penis
Root (bulb of penis, crura, ischiocavernosus muscles, bulbospongiosus muscle)
Body (distal parts of corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum)
Glans (neck and corona of glans)
Tunica albuginea, deep fascia of penis (Buck’s fascia) and superficial fascia/subcutaneous tissue of penis (Colles’ fascia)
B: internal pudendal artery
N: cavernosal nerves
epididymis
Formed by efferent ductules from testis → join together in head and body → become single duct in tail → continues as ductus deferens
B: testicular arteries
N: testicular plexus
Ectocervix microanatomy
stratified squamous epithelium, non-keratinized
Transformation zone microanatomy
squamocolumnar junction
Endocervix microanatomy
simple columnar epithelium
Uterus cell layer type
simple columnar epithelium w/ long tubular glands in proliferative phase and coiled glands in secretory phase
Fallopian tube microanatomy
simple columnar epithelium, ciliated
Ovary outer surface microanatomy
simple cuboidal epithelium, germinal epithelium covering surface of ovary
What is the pathway of sperm during ejaculation?
SEVEn UP seminiferous tubules epididymis vas deferens ejaculatory ducts
urethra
penis
Ovary microanatomy
thin capsule of simple cuboidal epithelium
tunica albuginea dense layer of connective tissue
cortex: oocytes (round cell, large nucleus surrounded by zona pellucida (glycoprotein) and follicular cells) and ovarian follicles (single layer of cuboidal granulosa cells, theca cells), highly cellular connective tissue
medulla: losse fibroelastic connective tisse, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels
Leydig cells
interstitium, endocrine cells, seminiferous tubules
F: secrete testosterone in presence of LH, testosterone production unaffected by temp
Menstrual cycle
first 10 days theca cells bind LH and granulosa cells bind FSH → androstenedione and aromatase → aromatase converts androstenedione to 17beta-estradiol → day 10-14 granulosa cells develop LH receptors → follicles grow and ↑estrogen → negative feedback on anterior pituitary → some follicles will stop growing and die off → follicle w/ most FSH receptors becomes dominant → secretes estrogen → pituitary is more responsive to GnRH → ↑ estrogen leads to ↑↑↑FSH ↑↑↑LH → release of oocyte → endometrial lining is shed last for 5 days → ↑ estrogen during day 11-15 thickens endometrium, growth of endometrial glands, spiral arteries grow, and change cervical mucus to allow for sperm → corpus luteum is formed from dominant follicle → theca cell secrete androstenedione →granulosa cells convert it to estrogen, secrete P450scc due to ↓LH and inhibin → ↑ progesterone & inhibin → ↓LH ↓FSH ↓estrogen → endometrium receptive to implantation, spiral ateries longer, uterine gland more mucus → day 15 corpus luteum turn into corpus albicans → ↓estrogen & progesterone → spiral arteries collapse and functional layer sloughs off → mensuration
Spermiogenesis
seminiferous tubules
synthesis of BMP8B
spermatogonia (large round nuclei, round) →primary spermatocytes (large nuclei, big cytoplasm, clumps of chromatin) → secondary spermatocytes (divide quickly) → two haploid/early spermatids (small size, round nuclei)→ late spermatids z9small pointed nuclei) → spermatozoa
Oogenesis
outer layer of ovary
oogonium → mitosis → primary oocyte → at puberty LH/FSH cause development of a number of follicles → primary oocyte finishing first meiotic division → secondary oocyte → at ovulation it is released to uterus
Ovulation
14 days before the next mensural cycle
Physiological changes in cardio in pregnancy
↓SVR and ↑ blood volume → ↑SV→ ↑CO→↑ placental prefusion
hemodilution → ↓oncotic pressure → peripheral edema
Estrogen composition
ovaries, adrenal cortex, placenta, and fat cells
Physiological changes in GI in pregnancy
↓GI motility, ↓ LES tone, gallbladder stasis, constipation, GERD, gallstones
Estrogen regulation
FSH/LH, GnRH
Physiological changes in Respiratory system in pregnancy
respiratory center stimulation → chronic hyperventilation → mild respiratory alkalosis
Estrogen composition
ovaries, adrenal cortex, placenta, and fat cells
cholesterol reaches theca cells → cholesterol desmolase turns it into pregnenolone → 17-hydroxypregenolone → dehydroepiandrosterone → 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase converts it into androstenedione → goes to theca cells → aromatase converts to 17beta-estradiol
Physiological changes in Renal in pregnancy
vasodilation → ↑renal plasma flow → ↑GFR→ ↓BUN and ↓creatinine
mild glucosuria, proteinuria, hydronephrosis, hydroureter, pyelonephritis
Progesterone composition/formation
cholesterol reaches theca cells → cholesterol desmolase turns it into pregnenolone → 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase converts to progesterone
Estrogen transport
sex-hormone binding globulin
Progesterone composition
cholesterol reaches theca cells → cholesterol desmolase turns it into pregnenolone → 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase converts to progesterone
cholesterol in granulosa cells → pregnenolone via P450scc → progesterone via 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Progesterone transport
transcortin, albumin
Estrogen composition/synthesis
ovaries, adrenal cortex, placenta, and fat cells
cholesterol reaches theca cells → cholesterol desmolase turns it into pregnenolone → 17-hydroxypregenolone → dehydroepiandrosterone → 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase converts it into androstenedione → goes to theca cells → aromatase converts to 17beta-estradiol
Estrogen function/effect
make ovarian follicles develop and secrete hormones, thicken endometrium and sprout progesterone receptors,
maturation of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina, breast, widening of hips, fat on buttocks, hips & thighs, makes blood vessel walls flexible, sustain bone density, lower LDL, ↑osteoblasts, ↑ clotting factors, ↑steroid-binging protein, ↑ acidification and provides food source for lactobacilli
Estrogen regulation
FSH/LH, GnRH
Progesterone function/effect
maturation of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina; skin elasticity, bone strength
Progesterone composition/synthesis
cholesterol reaches theca cells → cholesterol desmolase turns it into pregnenolone → 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase converts to progesterone
cholesterol in granulosa cells → pregnenolone via P450scc → progesterone via 3beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
Progesterone transport
transcortin, albumin
Progesterone function/effect
maturation of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina; skin elasticity, ↑lobular development ↓ milk production ↓endometrial growth, ↑endometrial secretion, mucosal secretion become thicken, ↑ total cholesterol, ↑LDL, ↑ Na excretion, ↑ internal temp, ↑ bone growth and strength
Progesterone regulation
FSH/LH, GnRH
Testosterone composition/synthesis
Leydig cells and some in adrenal cortex
cholesterol → dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) →androstenedione → testosterone via 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase → dihydrotestosterone via 5 alpha-reductase has effects on cell
Testosterone function/effect
enlargement of penis & testes, increased libido, male pattern of hair growth, changes to larynx and vocal folds, growth spurt, closer of plate in puberty, broad shoulders, muscular arms and legs, erythropoiesis
Testosterone transport
Sex-hormone binding globulin, albumin
Testosterone regulation
GnRH, LH/FSH
Estrogen degradation
liver
estradiol → estrone → hydrocylation via CYP1A1 enzymes → 2-OHE2
CYP1B1→ 4-OHE2
CYP3A4→ 16a-OHE2
Progesterone degradation
liver
Testosterone degradation
metabolized to inactive metabolites in the liver, kidney, gut, muscle, and adipose tissue.
Amenorrhea def
absence of mentation in those w/ a uterus
primary: >15 hasn’t had menarche and has secondary sexual characteristic or >13 w/ no menarche or secondary sexual characteristics
secondary: stop having regular cycles for 3 month or 6 mon in those w/ irregular periods
Amenorrhea cause
turner syndrome, Mullerian agenesis, imperforate hymen, pregnancy, mesopause, breastfeeding, functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, hyperprolactinemia, PCOS, premature ovarian failure, Cushing syndrome, Hypo or Hyperthyroid
Amenorrhea RF
FH, eating disorder, over-exercising, genetics, obesity
Amenorrhea comp
hip and wrist fractures, cardiovascular disease,
Amenorrhea clinical
loss of period
Anovulation comp
Endometrial hyperplasia Insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes mellitus Cardiovascular disease Venous thromboembolism Electrolyte derangements Arrhythmias
Anovulation clinical
irregular periods, lack of periods, lighter or heavier mensural bleeding, infertility
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding def
uterine bleeding has changed w/ time and absent ovulation
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding cause
menopause, imbalance in the sex hormone
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding path
estrogen continually secreted→ never turns into follicle →progesterone isn’t produced → uterine lining keep growing annd gets sloughed off at irregular intervals →
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding comp
endometrial hyperplasia and cancer
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding clinical
painless uterine bleeding, Menstrual bleeding lasting more than 7 days, Menstrual bleeding lasting less than 2 days, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Bleeding or spotting between periods
Menopause/
Perimenopause def
entire year has passed since last menstrual period
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding path
estrogen continually secreted→ never turns into follicle →progesterone isn’t produced → uterine lining keep growing annd gets sloughed off at irregular intervals →
Menopause/
Perimenopause RF
female, old age,
Menopause/
Perimenopause comp
fracture, cardiovascular disease,
Menopause/
Perimenopause clinical
hot flashes, night sweats, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, osteoporosis, high LDL
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure def
ovaries stop functioning normally before 40
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure cause
chromosomal abnormalities (Turner syndrome), BRCA1, fragile X syndrome, chemo/radiation, autoimmune
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure path
few or no follicles → started out w/ few or degraded quickly → can’t respond to LH/FSH
OR
dysfunctional follicles → can’t generate gonadotropins, don’t respond to LH/FSH, or can’t make hormone → can’t respond to LH/FSH
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure RF
FH, 35-40, folx w/ uterus, genetics
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure comp
cardiovascular disease, fractures
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure clinical
missed/infrequent periods, infertility/difficulty, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, osteoporosis, spontaneous pregnancy due to intermittent ovarian function
Balanitis def
Inflammation of the glans penis
Ovarian Insufficiency/
Failure path
few or no follicles → started out w/ few or degraded quickly → can’t respond to LH/FSH
OR
dysfunctional follicles → can’t generate gonadotropins, don’t respond to LH/FSH, or can’t make hormone → can’t respond to LH/FSH
Balanitis comp
May cause Infection (STIs, fungal.candida, viral), trauma, irritants
Balanitis cause
inadequate personal hygiene, Candida albicans, Group B and group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, Neisseria gonorrhea, Chlamydia species, chemicals, tetracycline, sulfonamide
Balanitis path
oor hygiene, a tight foreskin, and a buildup of smegma serve as a nidus for bacterial and fungal overgrowth which can lead to irritation and inflammation
Balanitis RF
Uncircumcised males, obesity, diabetes, nursing home, condom catheters, CHF, nephrosis, reactive arthritis, STI
Balanitis comp
May cause Infection (STIs, fungal.candida, viral), trauma, irritants
Balanitis clinical
Inflammation, soreness, itchiness, or irritation of the glans, A thick cheesy white discharge under the foreskin (smegma), smell, Tight foreskin cannot retract, Painful urination, Swollen glands near the penis, Sores
Cervicitis def
swelling or inflamed tissue of the end of the uterus (cervix)
Cervicitis cause
Neisseria gonorrhea, Chlamydia trachomatis, mechanical, and chemical irritants
Cervicitis RF
sexually active, don’t use condom
Cervicitis comp
pelvic inflammatory disease, abscess formation, chronic pain and infection, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility
Cervicitis clinical
purulent or mucopurulent vaginal discharge and intermenstrual or post-coital bleeding, dyspareunia
Cervicitis path
infectious or noninfectious agent sets up shop in the uterus → immune system recognize antigen → causes inflammation and destruction of the area
Endometriosis def
when endometrial cells grow outside of the uterus
Endometriosis path
endometrial cells travel to ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterine ligament via blood caring endometrial cells goes into fallopian tubes →implants or exist via opening in fallopian tube → immune system don’t responds to endometrial implants
Endometriosis RF
FH, never been pregnant, early menarche, late menopause
Endometriosis comp
adhesions, rupture, ovarian carcinomas
Endometriosis cause
retrograde mensuration theory, dysfunction w/ immune system, metaplastic theory, benign metastases theory, extrauterine stem cell theory
Endometriosis path
endometrial cells travel to ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterine ligament via blood caring endometrial cells goes into fallopian tubes →implants or exist via opening in fallopian tube→ immune system don’t responds to endometrial implants
Endometritis cause
Peptostreptococcus, Peptococcus, Bacteroides, Prevotella, Clostridium, groups A and B Streptococci, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus species, and Escherichia coli
Endometritis cause
Peptostreptococcus, groups B Streptococci, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, tuberculosis
Endometritis RF
pregnancy, cesarean section, placental or fetal tissue not removed, hysteroscopy, IUD,
Endometritis comp
endomyometritis, peritonitis, salpingitis, oophoritis, Asherman’s syndrome (fibrous band, don’t respond to hormone, infertility, recurring pregnancy loss)
Endometritis cause
Peptostreptococcus, groups B Streptococci, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, tuberculosis
Endometritis path
infectious cause get into the endometrium causing inflammation when they reach upper genital tract
childbirth mucus plug breaks allowing bacteria to enter
Endometritis RF
pregnancy, cesarean section, placental or fetal tissue not removed, hysteroscopy, IUD,
Orchitis cause
viral mumps infection, coxsackie B virus, E. coli
Orchitis path
mumps virus spreads to the testis → replicates and causes inflammation
Orchitis RF
Sexually active
Orchitis comp
atrophy, infertility, reactive hydrocele
Orchitis path
mumps virus spreads to the testis → replicates and causes inflammation
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease def
infection of upper female reproductive system
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease cause
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis,
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease path
decreased mucus or inability to overcome bacteria w/ mucus, retrograde menstruation, sexual intercourse cause bacteria to get into upper tract → neutrophils, plasma cells, and lymphocytes → damage tubal epithelium → fill with pus → scar tissue is repaired and area w/ damage stick together forming pouches
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease comp
infertility, tubo-ovarian abscess, hydrosalpinx, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome (inflammation expends into peritoneum and Glisson’s capsule→ adhesions liver to peritoneum)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease cause
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, 30% polymicrobial, vagina or cervix
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease RF
sexually active, multiple partners, don’t use condoms
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease clinical
no symptoms or pelvic pain, tenderness around the ovaries & fallopian tubes, fever, abnormal vaginal discharge
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease comp
infertility, tubo-ovarian abscess, hydrosalpinx, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, Fitz-Hugh Curtis syndrome (inflammation expends into peritoneum and Glisson’s capsule→ adhesions liver to peritoneum, RUQ tenderness)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease clinical
no symptoms or pelvic pain, tenderness around the ovaries & fallopian tubes, fever, abnormal vaginal discharge, cervical motion tenderness
Salpingitis def
Inflammation of the fallopian tubes caused by bacterial infection
Salpingitis cause
Peptostreptococcus, groups B Streptococci, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae,
Salpingitis path
bacteria in the fallopian tube cause immune system to create damage and inflammation
Salpingitis RF
sexually active, multiple partners, no condoms, pregnancy, cesarean section, placental or fetal tissue not removed, hysteroscopy, IUD,
Salpingitis comp
tubal scarring, adhesions, blockages, ectopic pregnancy’s, infertility
Salpingitis clinical
acute: unusual vaginal discharge, abdominal, pelvic, or low back pain, pain during menstruation, ovulation, or sex
chronic: mild or no symptoms
Vaginitis (candidal) def
inflammation or infection of the vagina
Vaginitis (candidal) cause
Candida albicans
Vaginitis (candidal) path
reduction or change of normal vaginal flora → candida can grow
Vaginitis (candidal) RF
DM, recent antibiotic use, immunosuppression, high estrogen levels
Vaginitis (candidal) comp
septic shock
Vaginitis (candidal) clinical
intense itching thick white odorless vaginal discharge vulvar burning dyspareunia dysuria
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) comp
salpingitis and/or endometritis, postsurgical infections, and adverse outcomes in pregnancy, mixed infection
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) clinical
discharge thin/homogenous/off white/foul smell,
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) path
number of lactobacilli decrease→ ↑pH→ bacterial vaginosis can can proliferate
Cryptorchidism def
incomplete/partial descent of testis into scrotal sac
Cryptorchidism path
mispositioned testis found in inguinal can
Cryptorchidism RF
prematurity, low birth weight, twining, 1st trimester maternal exposure to estrogen, FH, genetic syndromes, disorders of sexual development
Cryptorchidism comp
testicular atrophy, infertility, dysfunction, trauma, testicular torsion, germ-cell tumors,
Cryptorchidism clinical
asymptomatic, testes absent from scrotal sac
Epispadias def
dorsal urethral opening
Epispadias cause
hormones, genetics
Epispadias path
genital tubercle grows in posterior direction instead of cranial direction
Epispadias RF
FH, hormonal disturbances, low androgens, maternal age >35, maternal exposure to environmental toxins
Epispadias comp
urinary tract obstruction, UTI, infertility, psychosocial problems
Epispadias clinical
difficulty urinating/incontinence
Hypospadias def
ventral urethral opening
Hypospadias cause
hormones, genetics
Hypospadias path
urethral folds along penile urethra do not close properly -> abnormal opening along penile shafts ventral surface
Hypospadias RF
FH, hormonal disturbances, low androgens, maternal age >35, maternal exposure to environmental toxins
Hypospadias com
urinary tract obstruction, UTI, infertility, psychosocial problems
Hypospadias clinical
difficulty urinating/incontinence
Fragile X syndrome cause
X-linked Dominant, FMR1
Fragile X syndrome def
genetic condition due to changes to FMR1
Fragile X syndrome cause
X-linked Dominant, FMR1
Fragile X syndrome path
increased number of CGG repeats caused by slipped mispairing, promoter is locked into off
Fragile X syndrome RF
FH, genetics,
Fragile X syndrome clinical
intellectual disability, delayed speech, delayed motor development, autism, ADHD, seizures, long/narrow face, prominent jaw & forehead, large ears that stick out, males large testes
Imperforate Hymen def
the hymen remains intact during development
Imperforate Hymen path
hymen central epithelial cells fail to degenerate during fetal development→ during puberty menstrual blood accumulates
Imperforate Hymen comp
retrograde menstruation and endometriosis, and/or fertility complications
Imperforate Hymen clinical
bulging/bluish hymenal membrane, recurrent menstrual cramps and abdominal or pelvic pain
Klinefelter syndrome def
chromosomal male inherits one or more X chromosomes