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what is increased in a granulosa-theca cell tumor
inhibin
what is inhibin
a peptide that is produced by the ovaries in response to follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
- most sensitive tumor marker for granulosa cell tumor
granulosa-theca cell tumors produce what
estrogen
sertoli-leydig cell tumors produce what
androgens (androstenedione and testosterone)
symptoms of hyperestrogenism
postmenopausal bleeding, menstrual abnormalities, and sexual precocity in children
how do granulosa cell tumors present
hyperestrogenism and abdominal or pelvic pain
granulosa-theca cell tumor in a postmenopausal patient
unopposed estrogen can lead to endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma
postmenopausal woman with vaginal bleeding and a large ovarian mass
hyperplasia or carcinoma of endometrium, but think granulosa cell tumor
when is CA-125 elevated
epithelial ovarian tumors
when is lactate dehydrogenase elevated
dysgerminomas
patient with mosaic Turner’s syndrome cc of infertility, menses started at 15, ended at 19. what is the diagnosis?
ovarian failure
definition of preterm labor
uterine contractions that affect cervical change experienced prior to 37wks of gestation
how do you confirm diagnosis of preterm labor
rupture of membranes or vaginal bleeding
what is the initial management of preterm delivery prior to 34wks?
corticosteroid therapy to hasten lung maturity and reduce perinatal morbidity and mortality
- betamethasone or dexamethasone
when should corticosteroids be given for fetal lung maturity
any pregnant woman likely to deliver her baby within the next 2wks so long as she is between 24 and 34wks gestational age
signs of ovarian carcinoma
frequently asymptomatic
late stage with vague GI symptoms including dyspepsia, anorexia, and abdominal fullness and/or bloating
risk factors of ovarian carcinoma
family history of ovarian cancer, BRCA1 and 2 gene mutations and hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC) mutations
nulliparity, early menarche, late menopause (d/t increased risk of mutations with ovulation)
why do patients with ovarian carcinoma present in late stages?
lack of reliable routine screening test
what will rectovaginal exam show in ovarian carcinoma?
solid, irregular adnexal mass or fullness and/or nodularity in the posterior cul-de-sac
what is an ominous sign for ovarian carcinoma?
ascites
- sign of intra-abdominal spread of disease
what is a uterine leiomyoma
benign smooth muscle tumor of the uterus
how does a patient with uterine leiomyoma present
hemorrhagia, pelvic pain and pelvic pressure, and/or infertility
how is uterine leiomyoma diagnosed
transvaginal ultrasound
presentation of placental abruption
sudden onset vaginal bleeding associated with severe abdominal or back pain