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Reviewer #7 Flashcards

1
Q

Uterine Fibroid is a?

A

Leiomyoma

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2
Q

What is a leiomyoma?

A

A benign, non cancerous tumor

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3
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Smooth muscle layer of the uterus

A

Myometrium

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4
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The innermost lining layer of the uterus

A

Endometrium

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5
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The outermost lining layer of the uterus

A

Perimetrium

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6
Q

% of women in childbearing age

A

20-25%

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7
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% of women over 40

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30-40%

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8
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Fibroid that grows within the walls of the uterus

A

Intramural or Interstitial fibroid

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9
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Fibroids that project to the outside of the uterus

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Subserosal fibroid

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10
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Fibroids that grow towards the internal layer or mucosa of the uterus and protrude into the uterine cavity

A

Submucosal fibroid

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11
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Big fibroid

A

Body or corporeal fibroid

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12
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Stalk-like in shape fibroid

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Pedunculated fibroid

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13
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The function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time

A

Degenerative changes

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14
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Occurs when smooth muscle is replaced by fibrous connective tissue

A

Hyaline degeneration

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15
Q

Most common type of degeneration in myoma

A

Hyaline degeneration

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16
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A process where tissue undergoes changes that result in the formation of fluid-filled structures called cysts

A

Cystic degeneration

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17
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Fibroids in the uterus that have hardened due to deposits of calcium in the mass of smooth muscles and fibrous connective tissues

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Calcification

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18
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A degenerative condition of the tendon-muscle unit of rotator cuff muscles

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Fatty degeneration

19
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Hemorrhagic infarction of the uterine leiomyoma

A

Red degeneration

20
Q

Inflammation caused by an infection

A

Septic degeneration

21
Q

Why are there sharp and acute pain in the abdomen?

A

The weight of the fibroid itself pressing or resting on the pelvic organs

22
Q

Why is there heavy bleeding

A

When fibroids grow near the lining of the uterus or become large in size, they can cause heavy bleeding during menstruation

23
Q

Why is there fever

A

Due to the infection

24
Q

How many % remains asymptomatic

A

75%

25
Q

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

A

Menorrhagia

26
Q

Vaginal bleeding that occurs at irregular intervals not associated with the menstrual cycle

A

Metrorrhagia

27
Q

Pain during the menstrual cycle

A

Dysmenorrhea

28
Q

How many % becomes infertile?

A

30%

29
Q

What examination reveals that the uterus is irregularly enlarged

A

Bimanual examination

30
Q

Exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus

A

Hysteroscopy

31
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X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes

A

Hysterosalphingography

32
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Used to examine the organs in the belly

A

Laparoscopy

33
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The removal or destruction of a body part or tissue or its function

A

Radio frequency ablation

34
Q

Surgery to remove uterine fibroids

A

Myomectomy

35
Q

Surgical procedure to remove the uterus

A

Hysterectomy

36
Q

A procedure that uses particles, such as tiny gelatin sponges or beads, to block a blood vessel

A

Embolization

37
Q

The antihormonal drug

A

RU-486 or Mifepristone

38
Q

Oral contraceptive actions in myoma

A

Decreases the probability of uterine fibroids

39
Q

GnRH use in myoma

A

The volume of the uterus can be reduced by 35- 50%

40
Q

Danazol (Danocrine) use in myoma

A

Use to induce amenorrhea to control anemia

41
Q

Antifibrinolytics (Tranexamic acid) use in myoma

A

May reduce blood loss perioperatively in myomectomies

42
Q

NSAIDS use in myoma

A

Help relieve mild pain or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding

43
Q

Progesterone receptor modular

A

Ellaone

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