Uterine Neoplasms Flashcards
What is the most common pelvic tumor in women
Leiomyomas (fibroids)
Define: estrogen dependent smooth muscle tumor that is slow growing
Leiomyoma (fibroid)
Tx with
COC (decrease bleeding)
LngIUD (decrease bleeding)
Myomectomy
(preserves fertility, but fibroids may recur)
Uterine artery embolization (“uterine fibroid embolization”) preserves fertility, but higher risk of placental complications
Endometrial ablation: eliminates fertility but will reduce bleeding
Definitive Tx: Hysterectomy
What is the cc of a pt with leiomyomas
Bleeding
Mass effect
What is the 1st step in the evaluation of a Fibroid (Leiomyoma)
U/S
What are two tx for leiomyomas (fibroids) that can be done for pts that want to preserve pregnancy
Myomectomy: preserves fertility, but, firboids may recur
Uterine artery embolization (“uterine fibroid embolization”) preserves fertility, but higher risk of placental complications
Define: nests of endometrial glands and stroma embedded with in the muscular uterine wall
Adenomyosis
Present w/ heavy abnormal uterine bleeding or dysmenorrhea in parous women 40-50
Basically endometriosis within the myometrium
What is the first line eval for Adenomyosis
Endometrial bx frequently non-diagnostic
TVUS ~ 83% sensitive, 85% specific → US as 1st study
Will show heterogenous echotexture, compared to fibromas which are distinct
If all other studies are equivocal.. get an MRI
What is the approach to Endometrial Hyperplasia
Common in post menopausal women
MC S/s metrorhaggia
Benign entity; however, most endometrial cancers arise from progression of histologically distinguishable hyperplastic lesions
(Cancer Rsk)
Tx: Bx (gold standard)
What is the greatest risk of Cancer with Endometrial Hyperplasia
Nuclear atypia type
Greatest: complex hyperplasia w/ atypia
Least: simple hyperplasia w/out atypia
What is the approach to Endometrial Hyperplasia with Atypia
Thickened endometrium greater than 4mm = Cancer risk
Start with EMbx
Postmenopausal/post-childbearing: hysterectomy & BSO
OR
Hormonal therapy
(progesterins with Endometrial Bx q3mon.) in premenopausal patients wanting to retain reproductive capabilities
(Long IUD or PO provera)
What is the approach to Endometrial Hyoperplpasia without atypia
Can spont,. Regress w/o tx
3-6 mo course of low-dose progestin therapy
(oral, injectable or IUD OR combined oral contraceptives w/ endometrial biopsy q3-6m)
If resolves, continue therapy regimen to maintain endometrial protection until menopause
If fails to resolve: ↑ progesterone dose or surgery (hysterectomy)
Postmenopausal women: CoC / progestin therapy w/ endometrial biopsy q3-6 mos (SAME AS ABOVE for premenopausal women)
A pt presents with vaginal bleeding, pelvic pressure, bloating, and early satiety
Think
Endometrial cancer
Premenopausal women: prolonged heavy menstruation or intermenstrual spotting
Postmenopausal women (5-10% chance of cancer)
What is Lynch Syndrome
Lynch syndrome, often called hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of many types of cancer, particularly cancers of the colon (large intestine) and rectum, which are collectively referred to as colorectal cancer
If a pt has this, it is the only clue to screen for Endometrial Cancer and prophylactic hysterectomy due to increased cancer risk
Screen these pts starting at age 30 q1-2 years
Recommended prophylactic hysterectomy at age 40
What is required for Dx of Endometrial Cancer
EMbx
What is required to make a Dx of Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial Bx
Any woman over 45, with AUB =
Endometrial Bx
Or, if < 45, but RF (obesity, PCOS, failed medical mgt of AUB, etc): EMB!
Is serum marker CA125, Dx for Ca ‘?
No, its for surveillance not for dx of cancer
What is the Tx for endometrial Cancer
Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salipingoectomy
Responds to progestin, and tamoxifen
Fertility sparing treatment:
- Diagnostic hysteroscopy, D&C sampling, & imaging to exclude deep myometrial invasion or extrauterine disease
- hormonal Treatment
What is the threshold for functional cysts
3 cm or bigger in a reproductive age woman
What is the most common ovarian neoplasm
Germ Cell Neoplasm
(Rapid Growing)
Aka Teratoma
What is the role of CA125 in ovarian mass evaluation
CA-125 may help in postmenopausal patients
Simple cyst that is larger than 7 cm in a post menopausal cyst
What is the approach
MRI/ Surgical Eval!
What is the approach to NON simple cysts
Premenopausal: Repeat TVUS in 6/12 weeks, all else: consider surgery eval (refer)
Which side is more likely to have ovarian torsion
R side
L side more limited by sigmoid colon
A pt presents with low grade fever, N/V, and lower abdominal pain
What is the ddx
Torsion (low grade fever suggests necrosis) (can start off intermittently)
ectopic pregnancy, tuboovarian abscess, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, & endometrioma
What is the primary problem of PCOS
Steroid hormones that cause “maleness”
-Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Adrenal gland
Weak
-Androstenedione
Adrenal gland & ovary
Weak
-Testosterone
Adrenal gland, ovary & adipose tissue
Potent
-Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
Hair follicles/genital skin
Most potent
All controlled by LH! Acts with FSH and theca cells -> cholesterol to testosterone to estrogen
What is the primary driving hormone in PCOS
LH (elevated)
What are the ovarian causes of Hyperandrogenemia
Neoplasm
Or PCOS!
What is the androgen and estrogen levels in PCOS
HIGH in both
What are the 3 criteria to Dx PCOS
Hyperandrogenism
-Either clinical signs or lab evidence
Chronic oligo/anovulation
Rule out other diagnoses
+/- Polycysts (note required)
What is the w/u for PCOS
LH, FSH, (LH>FSH 2;1)
TSH, (Thyroid) T, (CAH) (<150) PRL, (tumor? ) DHEAS, (<700) 17-OH-P (CAH? ) Lipids, glucose, BMI, abd circ, BP
- RULE OUT NEOPLASM!!
- Look for functional d/o
Tx approach to PCOS
Low dose OCPs (Decrease overal androgen production) (decrease hirsutism over a year) -Add other anti-androgenic agents after 6 months as needed (can take 6-12 months for full effect) based upon sx -Spirinolactone -Flutamide -Finasteride (Slows hair growth)
-alt: progesterone only
Fertility: Clomiphene
Metformin for pts with insulin resistance (DM screening)
(and can increase ovulation)
A pt presents with Acanthosis nigricans, virilization, with luteinized theca cells
Think
Ovarian Hyperthecosis (Severe PCOS)
Treat same as PCOS
HyperAndrogenic+Insulin Resistant+Acanthosis Nigricans
Think
PCOS Variant (HAIRAN)
Average age of Ovarian Cancer Dx
Early 60s
Is there an effective screening test for Ovarian Cancer
No
What is the most common cases/etiology of ovarian cancer
Epithelial Ovarian Carcinomas
Rsk Fx for Endometrial Cancer
Obesity
PCOS
Long term High dose unopposed estrogen
Early Menarche
Late Menopause
Infertily
Nulliparious
North American
High education level
White and Old
DM
What are the Rsk Fx for Ovarian Cancer
Nulliparity
Early Menarche
Late Menopause
Old and WHite
North American
Fam HX
Hx of breast cancer !!
Post menopausal hormone therapy
Pelvic inflammatory Dz
What is a protective factor for Ovarian cancer
Breast feeding!!
Long term OCPS
(Reduce risk by 50%)
Tubal Ligation/ Hysterectomy (prevents irritants from getting to ovaries)
Healthy Diet
Ovarian Cancer and BRCA Genes
In carriers, only way to directly prevent cancer formation:
-remove ovaries prophylactically (tubes & ovaries are healthy at time of removal)
May remove at completion of childbearing yrs or by age 40
-90% effective in preventing epithelial ovarian cancer
Also ↓ breast cancer risk in this population
CA 125 and ovarian cancer
Not useful marker to detect ovarian cancer
Good to follow during & after treatment
More useful in post-menopausal patient
A pt presents with ascites and a pelvic mass.. .think
Ovarian cancer!
No masses → consider liver disease or GI/pancreatic cancer
What is the most useful initial image for Ovarian Cancer
US and then a follow up CT to determine planning for advanced Dz
After US for ovarian cancer
What is the next step
CT Abdomnen/ Pelvis
How is ovarian cancer staged
Surgically staged
Define Embryo
Conceptus from time of fertilization to 8 weeks (10 wks Gestational Age)
Define fetus
> 8 weeks (>10 weeks Gestational Age) until birth
Define Periviable birth
Delivery occurring from 20+0/7 to 25+6/7