Gynae Flashcards
1
Q
Women found to have bilateral ovarian tumours and mass in abdomen. Biopsy taken and adenocarcinoma confirmed.
What type of cells would be seen in biopsy?
A
Signet ring cells
2
Q
Pain during intercourse and shitting, unable to conceive and right adnexal tenderness…
A
Endometriosis
3
Q
What cells produce testosterone?
A
Leydig cells (getting laaaiiiiid - need testosterone)
4
Q
Which gynae cancers are linked to progesterone?
A
Breast cancer
5
Q
Which gynae cancers are linked to oestrogen?
A
Ovarian cancer
6
Q
Which gene linked to breast and ovarian cancer?
A
BRCA gene
