Reproductive Flashcards
which HPV strains typically responsible for Condyloma
6, 11. Region is the vulva.
hallmark of HPV infected cells, i.e. condyloma
koilocytes
HPV strains responsible for vulvar carcinoma
16, 18
Dysplastic precursor lesion of vulvar carcinoma that is characterized by koilocytic change
Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN)
non-HPV related vulvar carcinoma
Due to Lichen sclerosis (thinning and increased cancer risk, vs lichen planus is thickening with no increased risk)
Erythematous, pruritic, ulcerated vulvar skin. Have to diff btwn Melanoma and Carcinoma(extramammary paget disease)
Melanoma: PAS and keratin -, S100+
Paget cells - Carcinoma: PAS and keratin +, S100 -
link between keratin and carcinoma
Keratin = intermediate filament of Epithelial cells
Malignancy of epithelial cells = Carcinoma
DES (estrogen compound) exposure
Adenosis–> Clear cell carcinoma
Vaginal canal embryo (upper 2/3 vs lower 1/3)
upper 2/3 starts as Mullerian duct-derived columnar cells
Lower 1/3 urogenital sinus derived strat squam, which ultimately spreads and takes over normally (lack of this = adenosis)
Vaginal Carcinoma LN spread
lower 1/3 (UGS) –> inguinal
upper 2/3 (Mullerian) –> iliac
Vaginal carcinoma precursor lesion
related to high-risk HPV. Lesion is VAIN = vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervix epithelium
Exocervix: nonkeratinizing squamous
Endocervix: single layer columnar
transformation zone = j(x) btwn
Tumor suppressor genes lost due to high risk HPV
p53 and Rb. results in increased risk of CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)
proteins produced by high-risk HPV
E6 protein: knocks out p53 tumor suppressor gene
E7 protein: knocks out Rb tumor suppressor gene
postcoital vaginal bleeding
Cervical carcioma
cod in cervical carcinoma
Hydronephrosis with postrenal failure –> the tumor invades into the bladder and blocks the ureters
what are we trying to catch with pap smear
dysplasia (CIN)
Difference btween CIN and CIS
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia doesn’t involve the entire thickness of the epithelium (I, II, and III)
Carcinoma in situ involves entire thickness and is irreversible now.
mucosal lining of the uterus
endometrium
effect of estrogen on endometrium
Growth (proilferative phase)
effect of progesterone on endometrium
preparation of endometrium for implantation (secretory phase)
Loss of progesterone = shedding (menstrual phase)
functionalis and basalis of endometrium
functionalis is layer that is grown with each cycle. basalis is regenerating layer/stem cells. basalis is lost in asherman syndrome
Loss of the regenerative layer of the endometrium resulting in secondary ammenorrhea
Asherman syndrome (loss of basalis). Results from overaggressive Dilation and Curettage
Estrogen-driven proliferative phase without a subsequenct progesterone-driven secretory phase
Anovulatory cycle. Keeps growing = overgrowth relative to blood supply = degeneration= BLEEDING
fever, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding
EndometrITIS (infection) - Acute
Endometritis defintion and cause
Bacterial infection of endometrium. Retained products of conception (post delivery or miscarriage)A
Abnormal uterine bleeding, pain, and infertility
Endometritis - CHRONIC!! Acute doesn’t present with infertility.
Characteristic cells of Chronic endometritis
PLASMA CELLS. Also see lymphocyctes but these are normally found in endometrium so have to see PLASMA CELLS.
causes of chronic endometritis
Retained products of conception, PID, IUD, TB
plasma cells seen in a women with infertility issues
Chronic Endometritis
hyperplastic protrusion of endometrium
Endometrial Polyp –> presents as abnormal uterine bleeding
Drug that can cause endometrial polyp/carcinoma
Tamoxifen (remember, has anti-estrogen on breast but pro-estrogen on uterus and bone)
Retrograde menstruation causing implantation of endometrial glands/stroma at ectopic site
Endometriosis
Dysmenorrhea (pain) + Pelvic pain
Endometriosis. Can sometimes cause infertility
Adenomyosis definition
when endometriosis involves myometrium
most common site of endometriosis
ovary
Unopposed estrogen (obesity, PCOS, hormone replacement)
endometrial hyperplasia (increased glands relative to stroma)
Postmenopausal uterine bleeding
Endometrial hyperplasia, Endometrial carcinoma, Granulosa cell tumor (stromal tumor that produces estrogen)
Most imporant predictor for endometrial hyperplasia progression –> endometrial carcinoma?
Cellular atypia
Most common invasive carcinoma of the female genital tract
Endometrial carcinoma
most common tumor in females
Leiomyoma (fibroids)
Leiomyoma definition
Benign neoplastic prolif of smooth muscle arising from myometrium. Estrogen sensitive (grows during pregnancy and shrinks after menopause)
does leiomyoma progress to leiomyosarcoma?
no, it arises de novo
leiomyoma vs leiomyosarcoma
Myoma: multiple lesions, estrogen sensitive so seen in premenopausal. Myosarcoma: single lesions with necrosis/atypia, is malignant, seen in postmenopausal women
Granulosa cells respond to ____, Theca cells respond to ____
G- FSH ; T - LH
LH acts on theca cells to induce ____ production
Androgen
FSH stimulates granulosa cells to:
convert androgen to estradiol(which leads to LH surge which leads to ovulation)
whats the corpus luteum?
Residual follicle after ovulation that secretes Progesterone
LH and FSH ratio in PCOS
Increased LH, decreased FSH. (LH: FSH>2)
Increased LH causes androgens from theca = hirsutism
Where is Androgen (increased LH) in PCOS converted to estrone?
Adipose Tissue. Classically see PCOS in obese women.
Estrone feedback causes decreases FSH secretion = cystic degeneration of Follicles
PCOS presentation
Obese woman, infertile, oligomenorrhea, hirsutism/acne. Can see insulin resistance/excess
Mutation causing increased risk for serious carcinoma of ovary and fallopian tube
BRCA1. Carriers often have prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy
bladder-like tumor
Brenner
3 locations for ovarian tumors
Surface epithelium (worst prognosis), germ cell, sex cord
Surface epithelial tumors
Serous/Mucinous.
Cystadenoma (benign, single cyst, PREMENOPAUSAL) or
Cystadenocarcinoma (malignant, complex, POSTMENOPAUSAL).
Also includes endometroid (malignant tumor from endometriosis) and Brenner. Monitor tx response and recurrence with CA-125.
Germ Cell Tumors
Cystic Teratoma, Dysgerminoma (oocytes), Choriocarcinoma, Yolk Sac Tumor