REPRO Flashcards
The Right testes and ovary drain into the Right Gonadal vein which goes to?
directly to ICV
the Left testes / ovary drain to Left gonadal vein then to?
LEFT RENAL VEIN
why are varicoceles more common on left?
bc the left gonadal vein is longer and has the make the 90 degree turn at the the Renal vein it has higher pressure.
is enlarged pampinoform plexus n
where does most of the blood supply to the pelvic region come from ?
whats the exception?
branch off the INTERNAL iliac arteries
and the exception
the .gonadal arteries off the aorta
where do the ovaries and testes
lymphatics drain to
para-aortic nodes
what lymphatics do the
body of uterues, cervix, superior bladder )
drain to
external iliacs
the prostate/ cervix / corpus cavernosum / proximal upper 2/3 vagina
lymphatic drain to
internal iliaic nodes
(hypogastric nodes)
distal vagina
vulva
scrotum*
distal anus
lymphatics tdrain into
Superficial inguinal nodes
where does the glans of the penis lymphatics drain to
deep inguinal nodes
what hernia
is more common in children.
due to failure of processsus vaginalis to close
which can also cause?
INDIRECT
can form hydrocele
what hernia occurs lateral tot epigastric vessels and goes into the inguinal ring into scrotum
indirect
what herniation goes through the inguinal (hesselbach traingle).
medial to inferior epigastric vessels
direct
what hernia is due to acquired weakness in transversalis fascia?
who gets this hernia
direct
common in older males
what makes up the hesselbachs triangle
inferior epigastric vessels (lateral)
inguinal ligment
lateral border of rectur abdominus (medial)
which hernia is more common in women?
femoral
what hernia
protrudes BELOW inguinal ligament
through the femoral canal below and lateral to pubic tubercle
femoral hernia
which hernia is more likely to present with
incarceration (irreducible hernia)
or strangulation ( contents of hernia undergo necrosis)
femoral hernia
what does the paramesonephric (Mullerian) duct form
fallopian tubes
uterus
UPPER portion of vagina.
(the lower part of vag is from the urogenital sinus)
what forms the lower vagina
urogenital sinus –> sinovaginal bulbs –> lower vag.
what does the mesonephric (Wolffian) duct
not form.
Seminal vesicles
Epididnmis
Ejaculatory duct
Ductus deferens
Prostate
it does not form the prostate
what can
leydig cell hypoplasia (leydig cell agenesis) cause?
no development of mesonephric duct.
bc cant respond to LH thus no testosterone thus no mesonephric duct thus no (SEED) structures
what does the paramesonephric mullerian duct form in a male.
what does the mesonephric wolffian duct form in a female
male - remnant is appendix testis
female: gartner duct
what do sertoli cells secrete
inhibiin B that inhibits FSH
androgen-binding protein –> maintain local levels of testosterone.
MIF
sertoli cells form tight junctions that forms blood testis barrier that functions to
isolate gametes from autoimmune attack
varicocele and cryptorchidism
both can cause increase in temp to teste what does this do
dec sperm production
dec inhibin B
what do leydig cells do?
secrete testosterone in presence of LH
FSH –> serotoli cells –> ?
LH –> leydig cells –> /
sperm production
\testosterone
dihydrostestosterone is responsible for development of?
it can treat
penis, scrotum protstate
its responsible for prostate growth
sebaceous gland activity
it can cause male pattern hair loss?
an OBESE pt can become testosterone deficient how?
bc of aromatase
testosterone –> estrogen
aromatase can be found in high concentrations in adipose tissue.
disorders of sex hormone
inc T
inc LH
defective androgen receptor
inc testosterone
dec LH
what the cause
testosteroe - secreting tumor,
exogenous steroids
primary hypogonadism
you will see what on labs
DEC TESTOSTERONE
INC LH
diagnosing diosrders of sex hormones
dec testosterone
DEC LH
What syndrome is associated with this?
HYPOGONADOTROPIC HYPOGONADISM
Kallmann syndrome
- low GnRH –> low LH and FSH
- due to defect of X-linked KAL chain
defect of olfactory bulb –> ANOSMIA (CANT SMELL!)
female w/ primary amenorrhea or delayed puberty that cant smell.
kallmann syndrome
=25 yo that has tried to have kids with his wife. on further questioning cant smell.
what is the diagnosis
hypopgonadotropic hypogonadism
genetically male but phenotypically female.
have lower part of vagina
NO uterus or ovaries
have testes (in labia majora)
inc testo, estrogen, LH
whats the cause
androgen receptor insensitivity
whats the cause?
early defect is ambiguous genitalia
at puberty he developed normal male genitalia.
NORMAL T, Estrogen LH
5a- reducatse def
cant convert testo –> DHT
malignant
painless,
homogenous testicular enlargement.
most common testicular tumor.
describe the histo ?
whats diagnosis?
large cells in lobules with watery cytoplasm and FRIED EGG appearance
Seminoma.
whats the main difference bw seminoma and embryonal carcinoma?
seminoma : NO hemorrhage or necrosis
painless
embryonal carcinoma: necrosis, hemorrhagic mass, painful
inc hCG!
What malignant testicular tumor has hemorrhagic mass w/ necrosis and painful.
describe the histo
embryonal carcinoma
glandular papillary morphology
2 yo presents with a testicular mass
you biopsy and see schiller Duval bodies, resembling primitive glomeruli
labs you find inc AFP.
diagnosis ?
yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor
know the histo
pt with a testicular lump. you do labs and see an inc hCG
you biopsy and get the histo in the exhibit.
you patient is complaining of gynecomastia, symptoms of hyperthroidism.
the tumor is a disorder of?
disorder of syncytiotrophoblast (increases hCG) and Cytotrophoblast.
diagnosis?
most common nongerm cell tumor
Tumor is Golden brown in color
histo: reinke crstals (eosinophilc cytoplasmic inclusion)
this tumor produces androgens or estrogens –> gynecomastia in men, precocious puberty in boys
leydig tumor.
you get increase testosterone secretion which undergoes peripheral conversion to estrogen –> gynecomastia
what is the most common testicular tumor of older men?
testicular lymphoma
not a primary cancer, arises from metastatic lympoma –> testes. (diffuse large B cell lymphoma)
pt didnt have pain, but had a ferver, night sweats, wt loss, 75 yo man. extranodal manifestations.
schiller duval bodies are most associated with what testicular tumor
yolk sac tumor
inc AFP are most associated with what testicular tumor
yolk sac
50% teratomas can have it
inc hCG? are most associated with what testicular tumor
choriocarcinoma
fried egg appearance
watery cytoplasm
are most associated with what testicular tumor
seminoma
normal AFP
inc hCG
embryonal
syncytiotrophoblast are most associated with what testicular tumor
choriocarcinoma
poor prognosis
painful tumor
painful tumor
most common up to age 3 is most associated with what testicular tumor
YOLK SAC tumor***
pt with BPH.
Describe what you would see on histo.
*hyperplasia of prostate stromal and glandular epithelial cells
in the lateral and medial lobes
during oogenesis
when is the primary oocyte arrested?
meiosis 1 is arrrested in prophase 1
for years until Ovulation
at puberty the oocyte finished meiosis one forming and cell devision occurs forming a haploid oocyte which goes into meiosis II and arrested in what phase??
metaphase II until fertilization
name all the effects of estrogen
(think growth)
growth of female reproductive organs
growth of breasts
stimulates endometrial proliferation
inhibits osteoclasts in bone
inc HDL, dec LDL
what are the functions of PROGESTRONE
inhibits proliferation but promotes secretory changes in endometrium
prepares breasts for milk production
thickens cervical mucus
inhibits uterine contractions
relaxes smooth muscle.
what produces thick cervical mucus that inhibits entry of sperm into uterus
progesterone
induces LH surge
Estrogen
what hormone relaxes uterine smooth muscle to prevent miss carriage
progesterone
what hormone stimulates endometrial proliferation
hince inc risk for endometrial cancer
estrogen
hCG has an Alpha subunit identical to
what other hormoens
FSH
LH9
TSH (presents with hyperthyroidiism)
hCG
what can Combined estrogen progestin cause besodes VTE, HTN, MI and stroke?
HEPATIC ADENOMA***
what vaginal tumor are found in women who had exposure to DES in utero. *******\
(diethylstilbestrol exposure)
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
what is DES exposure in uterto associate with?
clear cell adenocarcinoma of vagina
mullerian duct anomalies (T shaped uterus)
vaginal adenosis (patches of columnar on the ectocerix)
what vaginal tumor presents with clear, grape-like (bunch of grapes), polypoid mass EMERGING from vagina
affects girls < 4 yo;
what would you see on histo?
what marker is positive in this patient?
embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma
see spindle shaped cells
desmin +, myogenin
show pic of 5 yo girl w/ this mass protruding from vagina.
risk factors for cervical dysplasia and cancer
High risk HPV (16,18)
smoking/immunosupression (bc smoking also dec immune)
multiple partners, early coitarche (early first intercourse)
OCP use
HX of other STD
how does HPV 16,18 cause cancer
E6 binds to P53 –> degradation (cant tell cell to undergo apoptosis when dna damage).
E7 product binds and inactivates Rb (no G1-S reg)
look at image for carcinoma in situ
what has had the msot impact on dec in incidence rate of cervical carcinoma?
A. HPV vac
B. cervical cytology
Cervical cytology (pap smear)
this is combank
what does this histo of a biopsy from cervix show?
CN3 cells (large nuclei, scant cytoplasm) next to his hand
top left is a normal squamous cell. (small nucleus large cytoplasm)
pt that doesnt undergo regular screening presents with abnormal vaginal bleeding usually post coidal bleeding
less likely presentation: vaginal discharge, pelvic or low back pain, bowel or bladder symptoms, ureteral obstruction (pyelonephritis, uremia, renal failure)
diagnosis
cervical cancer.
this is the most common presentation
what epithelium covers the
ECTOcervix
ENDOcevix
Fallopian tube
Ectocervix: nonkeratinized stratified squamous
Endocervix: mucus secretign simple columnar
fallopian tube; ciliated simple columnar
grape like vaginal tumor
sarcoma botryoides
cells biopsied from cervix with perinuclear halo
what is this describing
koilocytes (HPV)
3 yo with grape like mass in vagina opening . you diagnose sarcoma botryoides
you know its an embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma variant.
biopsy of a rhabdomyoblast .would show?**
cytoplasmic cross striations
histo changes during mentrual cycle
proliferative phase: straight tubular galnds w/ dense stroma
secretory : galndes dilated and kinda corkscrewe shaped. stroma not as densa
menses : fragmentation of glands
why does anovluation lead to inc endometrial hyperplasia?
because you need ovulation to produce corpus luteum which produces progestrone that inhibits endometrial proliferation
most common benign tumor in women?
usually multiple round circumscribed tumors.
what will histo show?
can lead to ?
leiomyoma uteri (fibroid)
histo: whorled pattern of smooth muscle bundles
usually asymp but if severe bleeding can lead to iron def anemia
leuprolide can be given in a pulsatile fashion to tx?
inferility
menorrhagia + NON tender, enlarged uterus with irregular contours?
leiomyoma
menorrhagia + tender, enlarged, globular uterus
adenomyoysis
malignant tumor that arises de novo from the smooth muscle of the uterus
leiomyosarcoma
powder burn lesions?
endometriosis
inc LH: FSH (>2:1)
inc LH
inc Androgens
inc insulin (insulin resistance)
inc estrogen (estrone) -
- prevents normla ovulatory cycles
dec hormone bindng globulin (SHBG)
bc androgens and insulin supresses the liver production of it. thus allowing for inc free hormones.
inc in estrone –. inc LH secretion , dec FSH secretion (- feedback)
PCOS
2/3 to make diagnosis of?
1. oligo-ovulation or anovulation
- menstrual irregularities
- infferitility
2. hyperandrogenism
- acne, Hirsutism, (dont see virulization)
3. U.S.
- enlarged with bunch of little follicles around peripheri (string of pearls)
also associated with obesity, insulin resistance, inferility
PCOS
PCOS pts are at an inc risk for?
endometrial hyperplasia.
endometrial cancer
how does clomiphene work
its a SERM
binds estrogen receptos in hypothalamus –> blocks neg feedback of endogenous estrogens –> inc release of fsh and lh –> follicle maturation and ovulation
what are some causes of infertility?
PCOS
endometriosis
ASHERMAN syndrome (post opt intrauterine adhesions)
PID*
uterine fibroids
chromosomal abnormalities
- turner syndrome
midcycle pelvic pai associated with ovulation.
classically associated with peritoneal irritation( follicular swelling/rupture, fallopian tube contraction)
mimics appendicitis
mittelschemerz
(Middle hurts)
most common cause of infertility in women
PCOS
psammoma bodies in ovary
serous cystadenocarinoma
most common malignant ovarian neoplasm, usually bilateral
serous cystadenocarcinoma.
what tumor is associated with tubular glands
endometrioid tumor
bc it looks like endometrium which has tubular glands
benign tumor of ovary that has
bladder/urinary tract-like epithelium
brenner tumor
what teratoma contaisn functional thyroid tissue that can cause hyperthyroidism.
pt with ovarian mass and hyperthyroidism.b
struma ovarii
malignant ovary
most common adolescents.
.hCG, LDH are increased
sheets of uniform Fried egg cells like seminoma
dysgerminoma
this tumor can metastasize to lungs
inc hCG
choriocarcinomas
sex cord stromal tumors:
bilat or uni
what age
unilateral
all ages
produce hormones
good prognosis
what sex cord tumor produces
estrogen –> post menopausal bleeding, abnormal vag bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia, cancer
in child: prcocious puberty
granulosa cell tumor
what ovarian tumor appear
yellow grossly due to .choelsterol
histo: Call-Exner bodies :
(granulosa cells arranged haphazardly around collections of eosinophilic fluid, resembling primordial follicles)
granulosa cell tumor
tumor chart
contains fallopian tube like epithelium
serous tumor of ovary
historically associated w/ pseudomyxomma peritonei
mucinous tumor
tumor marker AFP
yolk sac tumor
hCG
choriocarcinoma
dysgerminoma
LDH tumor marker
dysgerminoma
ovarian tumor + ascite + hydrothorax
meigs syndrome
teratoma + hyperthyroidism
struma ovarii
Estriol dec
alpha-fetoprotein: DEC
hCG: inc
inhibin A: inc
this quad screening during second trimester corralates wth what trisomy
trisomy 21
estriol: dec
hCG: dec
Alpha feto protein: dec
Inhibin A: normal or slight dec
this quad screen is indicative of?
trisomy 18
amniocentesis is used for?
chorionic villus sampling is used for? and done when
amniocentesis: genetic, NTD
chorionnic villus sampling : genetic, 10-13 weeks.
physiologic changes in pregnancy (inc or dec)
basal meetabolic rate____
plasma volume inc____
RBC volume ___
CO__
HR__
BP,: initial dec, then 24-26 wks = nadir, return to pre preg at term
GFR__
coagulable state?
BSM: inc
PV: inc, RBC inc thus (greater inc in PV than RBC –> physiological anemia)
CO: inc
HR: inc
GFR inc
hypercoaguable.
failure of what embryonic structure results in
drainage of urine from the umbilicus
urachus
failure of what embryonic structure results in
drainage of .meconium from the umbilicus
vitelline (ommphalomesenteric) duct
a snow storm appearance on US
hydadtiform mole
diagnosis?
placenta overlies internal cervical os
whats the biggest risk factor?
placenta previa
HX of C-section!
others inc maternal age, multiparity
presents as PAINLESS vaginal bleeding
usually in second half of pregnancy (3rd trimester)
how would you diagnosis
Placenta PREVIA
get .US (before! digital exam)
placenta attaches to MYOmetrium without
penetrating it.
(most common)
placcenta ACCRETA
placenta invades/penetrates into myometrium
placenta increta
placenta penetrations (perforates) through myometrium into UTERUS serosa (invades entire uterinewall)
placenta percreta
placenta accreta/increta/percreta
are associated w/ __________ and _____
whats the risk with these?
DIagnosis US
TX?
associated with placenta previa and prior C sections
tx: C section followed by hysterectomy*
women in 3rd trimester presents with
PAINFUL BLEEDING.
what is the cause.
the mom can possibly develop?
placenta ABRUPTION
Premature separation (partial or comple) of placenta from uterine wall before delivery
DIC,maternal shock fetal distress.
in placental abruption. what would you expect to see on US.
COMBANK
us shows hyperechoic hemorrhage
incomparison to the placenta
sudden onset of painful bleeding in 3rd trimester.
what is the big risk factor to know for this?
cocaine use!
(placental abruption)
tx: emergency C section
you suspect your sugar momma has preeclampsia
how could you tell this apart from molar pregnancy
pre-eclampsia: new onset HTN AFTER 20 wks
molar pregnancy: before 20 weeks.
what does HELLP syndrome stand for
Hemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets
what are tocolytics used for?
Terbutaline B2 and B1 agonist
Ritodrine: B2 agonist
selective B2 agonist. used to cause uterine relaxation
thus causing dec inc contraction frequency. in women during labor
used to administer steriods
what drug is this?
cauuse cervical dilation and uterine contractions
early pregnancy –> termination
late pregnancy –> labor induction
prostaglandins
Dinoprostone: prostaglandin E2 analog
misoprostol: prostaglandin E1 analog.
what syndrome is caused by
maternal nondisjunction of homologous chromsomes during anaphase of meiosis 1
downs syndrome
high yield
baby with
microcephaly
mod/severe intellectual disability
HIGH PITCHED crying and mewing
epicanthal fold
cardiac abnormalities (VSD)
high yield
cri du chat syndrome
(chromosome 5p deletion)*
chromomsome 5 (46, xx or xy, 5p-)
hypercalcemia (inc sensitivity to Vit D)
elfin facies
well developed verbal skills
extreme friendliness with strangers
cardiovascular problems
whats the cause and diagnosis
microdeletion of long arm of chromosome 7
(deleted region includes elastin gene)
what might a prenatal US show in a pt with Downs syndrome
nuchael translucency
associated with floppy mitral valve, dissecting aortic aneurysm
marfans
what disease is associated with
mitral valve prolapse
liver disease
berry aneurysms
ADPCK
(autosomal dom polycystic kidney disease)
what disease has neural tumors and pigmented iris hamartomas****
NF type 1
what disease would you see a MI before age 20
familial hypercholesterolemia
what disease?
hemangioblastomas of retina/cerebellum/ medulla
highly vascular foamy cels with hyperchromatic nuclei
.von hippel lindau
what disease?
facial lesions
seizure disorder
cancer risk
tuberous sclerosis
caudate atrophy, dementia
huntington disease
***question
cystic medial necrosis of the aorta
can cause dissection
marfans
defect of fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 3
Achondrolplasia
dont forget its parental inherited
most common breast tumor in
women under 25
fibroadenoma
most common breast mass in
postmenopausal women
invasive DUCTAL carcinoma
most common breast mass
in premenopausal women
non proliferative
fibrocystic change
most common form of breast cancer
invasive ductal carcinoma
small, mobile, firm mas w/ sharp edge in 24 yo women
fibroadenoma
hstiological leaf like projections
Phyllodes tumor
signet ring cells in breast
LCIS,
sometimes in invasive lobular carcinoma (lobular cells in lines)
loss of e-cadherin cell adhesion gene
on chromo 16
invasive lobular carcinoma
always ER+ and PR+
LCIS, Invasive lobular carcinoma
commonly presents with nipple discharge
intraductal papilloma
Eczematous patchese .on nipple
paget disease
multiple bilateral fluid filled lesions with
diffuse breast pain especially right before menses
fibrocystic change
firm fibrous mass in a 55 yo women in breast
invasive ductal carcinoma
blue dome cyst in the breast
fibrocystic change.
tx for ER+ breast cancer
tamoxifen.
want cancers can you see psammoma bodies?
papillary serous carcinoma (endometrial carcinoma (sporadic form) , or ovary) papillary carcinoma of thyroid
meningioma
*mesothelioma