vagina Flashcards
1
Q
what type of epithelium lines the vaginal mucosa?
A
non keratinizing squamous epithelium
2
Q
what is adenosis?
A
focal persistence of columnar epithelium in upper vagina
3
Q
who is at increased risk for adenosis?
A
females that were exposed to DES in utero
4
Q
what is a feared complication of adenosis?
A
clear cell adenocarcinoma
5
Q
describe the characteristics of rhabdomyobast
A
cytoplastic cross striations and positive staining for desmin and myogenin
