Test 2 - Female Breast and Vaginal Conditions Flashcards
unilateral and located in the upper outer quadrant of the breast and occurs primarily in women 35-45
Benign epithelial hyperplasia (adenosis)
Benign epithelial hyperplasia (adenosis): clinical presentation
Palpation of a hard mass that is well delineated
immune system failure as a result of leaking breast implants
Systemic immune deficiency secondary to
ruptured breast implants
blood has a pH of 7.4, so
during menstruation, vaginal pH becomes
____
elevated
Tampons ___ the pH
increase
he pH of ____ is 7.1 to 8
semen
H. vaginalis, anaerobe, pH of 5.0-5.5, KOH reveals fishy odor
Bacterial vaginitis (gardnerella vaginalis)
reveals homogenous grey or white
discharge, may have cervical erosion
Bacterial vaginitis (gardnerella vaginalis)
fishy odor, grey discharge, pH of 5.0, positive sniff test with exposure to KOH,
clue cells, gram negative coccobacilli and a
few polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
Bacterial vaginitis (gardnerella vaginalis)
combination of gram
positive and negative cocci or bacilli ->Associated with spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, increased susceptibility to HIV and STI
Non-specific vaginitis
Copious cream or slightly
gray discharge, Mild vaginal burning, Little or no odor is noted and the pH varies
Non-specific vaginitis
Normal prevailing bacteria that can occasionally overgrow
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Thick, pasty,
discharge without color, Mild, chronic burning sensation and Exacerbated with sexual intercourse (dyspareunia)
Lactobacillus acidophilus
chronic in diabetics -> Occasional vaginal yeast infection
Systemic infection can cause chronic yeast infections
Candidiasis
Vaginal, labial or perineal itching and occasional painful intercourse
Vagina has thick, curdy opaque white discharge that is apparent
Candidiasis
