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SM_222b: Ovary, Fallopian Tube, and Adnexal Mass Flashcards

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Adnexa is ____

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Adnexa is ovaries, fallopian tubes, upper portion of broad ligament, meso-ovarium and mesosalpinx, round ligament, ovarian ligament, and remnants of embryonic Mullerian duct

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Fallopian tube has four sections: ____, ____, ____, and ____

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Fallopian tube has four sections:

  • Isthmus
  • Ampulla
  • Infundibulum
  • Fimbria
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Describe reproductive function of ovaries

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Reproductive function of ovaries

  • Produce immature female gametes (oocytes)
  • Secrete female sex hormones including estrogens and progestins during the menstrual cycle
  • Secrete inhibin, involved in the feedback control of pituitary FSH production
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Describe endocrine function of ovary

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Endocrine function of ovary

  • Estrogen production
  • Secondary target organs: bone, endothelium, and brain
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Describe anatomy of the ovary

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Ovary

  • Surface epithelium
  • Stroma: outer cortex containing follicles surrounded by granulosa and theca cells, inner medulla contains blood vessels and connective tissue
  • Blood supply: ovarian artery and vein, uterine artery and vein
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Describe clinical framework for evaluation of an adnexal mass

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Clinical framework for evaluation of an adnexal mass

  • Age of patient
  • Clinical characteristics and exam findings
  • Ultrasound imaging: size, simple, complex
  • Serum tumor markers: CA125, bHCG, AFP, LDH, inhibin A/B
  • Pertinent family history to suggest BRCA
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Describe potential for malignancy in adnexa

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Adnexa potential for malignancy

  • Premenarchal: abnormal, malignant, germ cell
  • Reproductive age: most common, benign, germ cell and epithelial
  • Menopause: abnormal, malignant, epithelial / germ cell / stromal
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Describe clinical and pelvic findings that are benign vs malignant

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Clinical and pelvic findings that are benign vs malignant

  • Benign: unilateral, cystic, mobile, smooth
  • Malignant: bilateral, solid, fixed, irregular, ascites, cul-de-sac nodularity, rapid growth
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Simple adnexal mass is ____, ____, and ____ on ultrasound

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Simple adnexal mass is unilocular, hypoechoic, and has thin walls on ultrasound

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Complex adnexal mass has ____, ____, ____, and ____ on ultrasound

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Complex adnexal mass has internal echoes, septations, intramural nodules, and solid components on ultrasound

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Describe indications for surgery of adnexal mass

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Indications for surgery of adnexal mass

  • Any adnexal mass > 10 cm
  • Complex adnexal cyst > 5 cm
  • Adnexal cyst > 5 cm with no resolution after 6-8 weeks
  • Solid ovarian lesions
  • Symptomatic for pain
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Describe differential diagnosis for adnexal mass

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Differential diagnosis for adnexal mass

  • Sex cord-stroma: fibroma, thecoma, fibrothecoma
  • Germ cells: teratoma, dysgenetic gonads, struma ovarii (thyroid tissue)
  • Surface epithelium-stroma: serous, mucinous, endometrioid
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____ are the most common clinically detectable ovarian enlargements during the reproductive years

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Functional ovarian cysts are the most common clinically detectable ovarian enlargements during the reproductive years

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Describe types of functional ovarian cysts

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Functional ovarian cysts

  • Follicular cyst: no ovulation
  • Corpus luteum: post-ovulation, could be hemorrhagic
  • Theca-lutein cyst: pregnancy
  • Polycystic ovaries: > 10 follicles
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Follicular cyst is ____, has ____, is lined by ____, and is up to ____ in size

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Follicular cyst is follicle that is not ovulated, has clear fluid, is lined by granulosa cells, and is up to 10 cm in size

  • Resolves in days to 2 weeks
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Corpus luteum cyst is when ____, has ____, and there is a ____

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Corpus luteum cyst is when ovulation occurs, has clear fluid or blood, and there is a variable delay in menses

  • Resolves in 6-8 weeks
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Describe ovaries in PCOS

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PCOS

  • Polycystic or sclerocystic ovaries
  • Multipl follicles (≤ 10) with hyperplasia and luteinization of theca interna surrounding cysts and atretic follicles
  • Thickened capsule
  • Size: 2-5 x normal
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PCOS characteristics are ___, ___, and ___

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PCOS characteristics are menstrual dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and concurrent metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemia and insulin resistance

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Describe benign ovarian neoplasms

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Benign ovarian neoplasms

  • Classified by cell of origin: epithelial, germ cell, stromal cell
  • Reproductive age: 90% benign, 10% malignant
  • Postmenopausal: 25% malignant
  • Rarely resolve spontaneously
  • Often warrant surgery because of risk of ovarian torsion, desire for diagnosis (rule out malignancy)
  • Can be treated with fertility-sparing surgery
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Epithelial ovarian tumors are ____, ____, or ____

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Epithelial ovarian tumors are serous, mucinous, or endometrioid

  • Serous cystadenomas are the most common epithelial neoplasm
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Serous cystadenoma is ____ and ____

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Serous cystadenoma is unilocular or multilocular and sometimes bilateral

  • Most common epithelial neoplasm
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Mucinous cystadenoma is ____, ____, and ____

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Mucinous cystadenoma is large, multicystic, and filled with mucin

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Endometrioma is ____, contains ____, and is called ____

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Endometrioma is associated with endometriosis, contains thick brown tar-like fluid, and is called a chocolate cyst

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Sex cord stromal tumors occur ____ and can produce ____

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Sex cord stromal tumors occur equally across age and can produce hormones

  • Estrogen producing: precocious puberty, irregular menses or postmenopausal bleeding
  • Androgen producing: hirsutism, virilization
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Fibroma is composed of ____ and has \_\_\_\_
Fibroma is composed of fibrous connective tissue and has solid masses
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Thecoma involves ____ and ____ and is \_\_\_\_
Thecoma involves stromal hyperplasia and hyperthecosis and is hormonally active
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Meig's syndrome presents with \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_
Meig's syndrome presents with ovarian mass (usually fibroma), ascites, and right sided pleural effusion
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Germ cell tumors are derived from ____ and may contain \_\_\_\_
Germ cell tumors are derived from primary germ cells and may contain relatively differentiated structures * Teratoma (hair, bone) * Struma ovarii (thyroid)
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\_\_\_\_ is the most common tumor found in women of all ages
Teratoma is the most common tumor found in women of all ages * Contains differentiated tissue from 3 embryonic germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm * Dermoid
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Describe ovarian carcinoma
Ovarian carcinoma * Second most common gynecologic cancer * Most lethal gynecologic cancer * 70% of patients are diagnosed at advanced stage: IIIc and IV
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Describe malignant ovarian neoplasms
Malignant ovarian neoplasms * Sex-stromal tumor: granulosa cell tumor, Sertoli-Leydig tumor * Germ cell tumor: dysgerminoma, choriocarcinoma, yolk sac tumor, immature teratoma * Epithelial ovarian cancer: serous, mucinous, endometrioid, and clear cell
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Describe etiology of ovarian cancer
Etiology of ovarian cancer * Incessant ovulation theory: epithelial damage and repair of surface with ovulation * Increased risk with increased number of cycles: late menopause, early menarche, nulliparity, infertility * Genetics (10%): BRCA, Lynch syndrome
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Describe risk factors for ovarian cancerr
Risk factors for ovarian cancerr * Increase risk: age, family history of ovarian / breast cancer, infertility / low parity, and personal history of breast cancer * Decrease risk: OCPs, pregnancy, tubal ligation, and breast feeding
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Ovarian cancer usually presents with ____ symptoms
Ovarian cancer usually presents with non-specific symptoms * Bloating * Indigestion * Pelvic / abdominal pain * Abdominal distention (ascites in 75%) * Constipation * SOB (pleural effusion)
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Describe evaluation of suspected ovarian cancer
Evaluation of suspected ovarian cancer * History and physical exam * Pelvic exam * Tumor markers: epithelial ovarian cancer (CA125), germ cell tumors (AFP, LDH, HCG), sex cord stromal tumors (inhibin) * CT c/a/p * Paracentesis if ascites * Thoracentesis if pleural effusion
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Exploratory laparotomy for ovarian cancer is used for \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_
Exploratory laparotomy for ovarian cancer is used for establishing the diagnosis, staging, and tumor debulking
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Describe FIGO ovarian cancer staging
FIGO ovarian cancer staging * Stage I: confined to ovaries * Stage II: limited to pelvis * Stage III: spread to upper abdomen or lymph nodes * Stage IV: distant spread (lungs)
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\_\_\_\_ is used to treat advanced stage ovarian carcinoma
Debulking is used to treat advanced stage ovarian carcinoma * To remove as much tumor as possible: bowel resections, splenectomy, stripping of diaphragm * Goal: residual disease less than 1 cm (survival advantage)
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Advanced stage ovarian carcinoma is also treated with \_\_\_\_
Advanced stage ovarian carcinoma is also treated with chemo * Response rates are favorable but recurrence rates are high
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Germ cell tumors occur at ____ age and are described as \_\_\_\_
Germ cell tumors occur at younger age (16-20 years) and are solid rapidly enlarging masses
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Describe germ cell tumor markers
Germ cell tumor markers * Dysgerminoma: LDH * Yolk sac tumor: AFP * Choriocarcinoma: HCG * Immature teratoma: mixed
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Describe sex cord stromal tumors
Sex cord stromal tumors * Older age (mean 52) * Solid / cystic * 95% unilateral * Hormonally active: abnormal uterine bleeding, endometrial hyperplasia / cancer, virilization * Sertoli-Leydig tumor * Granulosa cell tumor
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\_\_\_\_ are ____ tumor suppressor genes implicated in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are tumor suppressor genes implicated in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome * DNA repair by homologous recombination * Autosomal dominant inheritance with high penetrance
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\_\_\_\_ of ovarian cancer cases are attributable to an inherited syndrome
5-10% of ovarian cancer cases are attributable to an inherited syndrome
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\_\_\_\_\_ is associated with a 95% reduction in the risk of ovarian / fallopian tube carcinoma and 50% reduction in risk of breast cancer
Prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is associated with a 95% reduction in the risk of ovarian / fallopian tube carcinoma and 50% reduction in risk of breast cancer * Patients with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation * After age 35 or when reproductive wishes completed

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