Reproductive system pathology section 2 female Flashcards
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Inflammation of the pelvic reproductive organs
Usually happens from venereal disease. Can happen from unsterile abortion or delivery.
Peak age 20-24
Ovarian cysts
Most common are physiologic ovarian cysts
Dermoid cysts
(Teratoma) the most common type of germ cell tumor.
Contains skin, hair, teeth, and fatty elements.
Corpus luteum cysts
Occur after continued hemorrhage or lack of resolution of the corpus luteum
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Multiple ovarian cysts, which interfere with the physiology of the ovary.
Most common genital disorder in young women
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Multiple ovarian cysts, which interfere with the physiology of the ovary.
Most common genital disorder in young women
Ovarian tumors
The most common malignancy of the ovary is a metastatic lesion
The most common primary malignancy is cystadenocarcinoma
Uterine fibroid (leiomyoma)
Benign, smooth muscle tumor
Most calcified lesions of the female genital tract
The growth of fibroid tumors is stimulated by estrogen. Growth during reproductive shrinks after menopause
Endometrial carcinoma
Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is the predominant neoplasm of the uterine body
Most common invasive gynecologic neoplasm
occurs in postmenopausal women
Endometriosis
Normal appearing endometrium in sites other than the norm-inside the uterus
Carcinoma of the cervix
Third most common form of cancer in women
Related to chronic irritation, infection, and poor hygiene
Higher incidence when sexually active early and multiple sexual partners
Breast cancer (infiltrating duct)
Most common malignancy of women between 44-50
Highest cause of cancer death in women, but 98% survival rate if diagnosed at stage 1
Occurs in about 1 in 100 men
Benign breast disease
Fibrocystic disease is a common benign condition
Fibroadenoma is the most common benign breast tumor
Gynocomastia
Benign enlargement of the male breast tissue
Fibrocystic disease
Occurs in about 20% of premenopausal women
Usually bilateral.
Cyst size changes with the menstrual cycle, as does the amount of fluid in it
