REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards

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What congenital anomaly of the uterus involves paired uterine horns extending into the fallopian tubes?

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Bicornuate uterus.

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What is the most common congenital anomaly of the female reproductive system?

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Bicornuate uterus.

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What is a unicornuate uterus?

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A uterus with an elongated cavity and a single fallopian tube.

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What condition involves the complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina?

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Uterus didelphys.

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What is the most common cause of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?

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Bacterial infection of the fallopian tubes.

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What are the primary bacterial causes of PID?

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Gonococcus, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus.

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What condition is an infection of the breast, often occurring during lactation?

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Mastitis

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What bacteria most commonly cause mastitis?

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Staphylococcus aureus.

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What is a common imaging challenge in diagnosing mastitis?

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Engorgement of breast tissue can obscure imaging results.

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What is the most common ovarian cyst type in reproductive-aged women?

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Follicular ovarian cysts.

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What is a dermoid cyst (benign cystic teratoma)?

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A germ cell tumor containing tissues like hair and teeth.

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What is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy?

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Cystadenocarcinoma of the ovary.

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What benign breast tumor consists of fibrous and glandular tissue?

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Fibroadenoma.

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What condition is the most common disorder of the female breast?

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Fibrocystic breasts.

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What is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women?

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Breast carcinoma.

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What are common risk factors for breast cancer?

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Early menstruation
late menopause
family history,
BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations.

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What are the common forms of breast carcinoma?

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Ductal carcinoma in situ and lobular carcinoma in situ.

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What condition involves the development of an embryo outside the uterine cavity?

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Ectopic pregnancy.

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What is the most common site of ectopic pregnancy?

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The fallopian tube.

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What condition involves the placenta covering part or all of the cervical os?

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Placenta previa.

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What is placental abruption?

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Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus.

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What is polyhydramnios?

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Excessive amniotic fluid during pregnancy.

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What is oligohydramnios?

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Too little amniotic fluid

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What condition involves abnormal conception with no fetus present?

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Hydatidiform mole.

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What is cryptorchidism?
Undescended testes.
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What is prostatic hyperplasia, and what causes it?
Benign enlargement of the prostate, often due to aging.
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What is adenocarcinoma of the prostate?
A common form of prostate cancer.
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A benign, solid tumor of the uterus, also known as a uterine fibroid.
leiomyoma
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The most common malignancy of the uterus.
adenocarcinoma of the endometrium
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Distension of the fallopian tube with fluid, often related to infection.
hydrosalpinx
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what condition often results in chocolate cysts in the pelvis?
Endometriosis.
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A disorder involving polycystic ovaries, leading to amenorrhea and sterility.
Stein-Leventhal syndrome
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What is carcinoma of the cervix most commonly caused by?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
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What are uterine fibroids composed of?
Smooth muscle tissue.
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A type of ovarian cyst that forms after ovulation and may cause pelvic discomfort.
corpus luteum cyst
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What is a tubo-ovarian abscess?
infection that affects the fallopian tubes and ovaries, often due to PID.
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What condition is associated with excessive androgen production in women, leading to infertility?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
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What is a benign ovarian tumor containing hair, teeth, and other tissue types?
Dermoid cyst (benign cystic teratoma).
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What is the most common cause of postmenopausal bleeding?
Endometrial carcinoma.
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What hormone is overproduced in women with uterine fibroids?
Estrogen.
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What condition is characterized by abnormal growth of epithelial cells around the neck of the uterus?
Cervical carcinoma or dysplasia.
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What vaccine has been approved to prevent HPV and cervical cancer?
Gardasil.
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What is the most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system?
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas).
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What is carcinoma of the endometrium often preceded by?
Endometrial hyperplasia.
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What is the primary treatment for stage 0 endometrial cancer?
Hysterectomy.
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What condition involves excessive fluid around a developing fetus?
Polyhydramnios.
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What fetal abnormalities can result in oligohydramnios?
Poor kidney function or blocked ureters.
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What is an invasive form of a hydatidiform mole called?
Choriocarcinoma.
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What condition refers to a placenta that implants over the cervical opening?
Placenta previa.
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What is placental abruption?
Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall.
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What is placenta percreta?
A condition in which the placenta grows into the myometrium and does not separate properly at delivery.
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What is prostatic hyperplasia?
Benign enlargement of the prostate gland.
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What condition is characterized by excessive growth of the prostate gland's central and median lobes?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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What condition is characterized by swelling and inflammation of the testicles?
Orchitis.
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What is epididymitis?
Inflammation of the epididymis, usually due to infection.
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What is the most common form of testicular cancer?
Seminoma.
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What is a hydrocele?
A fluid-filled sac around a testicle.
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What is the most common benign tumor of the male reproductive system?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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What is the most common malignancy in young men?
Testicular cancer.
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What hormone is secreted by the testes and is responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics?
Testosterone.
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What is Peyronie's disease?
A condition in which fibrous scar tissue causes the penis to curve during erections.
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What is a varicocele?
Enlarged veins in the scrotum.
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Surgical removal of one or both testicles.
orchiectomy
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A birth defect where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis.
hypospadias
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A cyst that forms in the epididymis, often filled with sperm.
spermatocele