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Lecture 17 - Ovarian Disorders Flashcards

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Ovarian cysts

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derived from a neoplastic process –growth of tissues –that occurs within the ovary
most arise in the ovary of fallopian tube (para-ovarian cyst)

rarely cancerous in young populations

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What lab do you need to run for any women of childbearing age that presents with pelvic pain or irregular bleeding?

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BhCG

risk of ectopic pregnancy

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What is the clinical presentation of people with ovarian cysts?

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most are asymptomatic

may also cause:
pelvic pain 
-dull/sharp
-constant/intermettent 
pelvic pressure/fullness
painful intercourse
bloating
torsion

adnexal fullness, tenderness

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What are the two compartments of ovary?

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cortex (outer portion)
-follicles/eggs here
medulla (inner potion)

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Simple vs complex cyst

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simple:
- filled with serous/watery fluid
- composed of granulosa cells (SAME cells as follicles)
- Thin walled
- regress spontaneously
- almost always benign
- can reach 5-7cm, typically not much larger

Complex:

  • may be fluid filled: blood, mucous, etc
  • solid component
  • internal debris
  • thick walled
  • sepations
  • papilla
  • typically benign, but should have lower threshold of suspicion (>5cm, >45yo)
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Functional cysts

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arise from normal ovarian function (less common in menopausal women)
resolve spontaneously

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Chocolate cysts

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endometrioma causing a cyst

“ground glass” appearance on US

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What causes a cyst in the ovaries?

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Endometrioma
Theca Lutein Cysts
Medullary and germ cell tumors

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Endometrioma

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cause behind cyst formation

“chocolate cysts”
complex
ground glass appearance on US
ectopic growth of endometrial tissue –more pain on periods

will likely have elevated CA 125

typically does NOT resolve spontaneously

Tx: expectant management (watch and wait)
laparoscopy removal
OCP
Lupron in the form of depo

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Elevated CA 125

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doesn’t always have to mean cancer (tumor marker for ovarian cancer)
can be endometrioma

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Theca Lutein Cysts

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RARE 
luteinized follicular cysts 
96% bilateral 
seen in pregnancy, molar pregnancy, multiple gestation, ovulation induction, GnRH analogue use, DM 
common denominator HCG

typically resolved after source of HCG is removed

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Medullary and germ cell tumors

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of the ovaries

neoplasia related to gene expression changes that lead to mitosis

these cysts do NOT typically resolve with time and should be monitored or resected

mature cystic teratoma (AKA dermoid cyst)

  • germ cell tumor –> ectodermal, mesoderm, endodermal
  • represents 70% of ovarian neoplasms age 10-30 yo
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Immature teratoma

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= cancer

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What is the treatment for mature cystic teratoma?

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watch and wait (aka dermoid cyst)

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Cystadenoma

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serous and mucinous (typically unilateral)

thin walled –> can initially look similar to simple cyst

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What are the different ways to manage a benign cyst?

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symptomatic treatment
- most cysts resolve spontaneoulsy (within 1-2 menstrual cycles)
NSAIDs, heat

Hormonal treatment
OCP for simple cyst and endometriomas –> prevent new cysts from forming (controversial as to whether or not they will “shrink” the existing cyst)

Surgical management
cyst aspiration
can be accompanied by methotrexate injection (reduce fluid production and recurrence)
laparoscopy –> cysts typically >4-5 cm and causing refractory pain

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What are concerning findings of ovarian cysts?

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high suspicion of malignancy:

  • solid component
  • irregularly thick septations
  • blood flow in solid component (internal blood flow)
  • ascites
  • peritoneal masses, enlarged lymph notes, matted bowel

obtain pelvic MRI and CA-125

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70% of malignant ovarian tumors present how?

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multiocular with solid components

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CA-125

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blood test used to indicate malignancy (biomarker)
expressed in 80% of epithelial cell tumors

does NOT indicate severity of disease

more concerning in postmenopausal women

slight elevations in premenopausal might be nothing, unless its elevated by like 200 –thats a red flag

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What is the number one gyn malignancy?

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endometrial cancer

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What is the second most common gyn malignancy?

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ovarian cancer
most common cause of cancer death

likely because late stage at diagnosis

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What is the average age at dx of ovarian cancer?

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Are there any reliable screening tests for ovarian cancer?

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Ovarian cancer is a common location for which metastisized cancers?

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endometrial
breast
colon

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What causes an increased risk of ovarian cancer?
``` family hx genetic predisposition -lynch syndrome -BRCA 1/2 delayed childbearing/nulliparous early menarche late menopause endometriosis obesity E2 replacement for > 5 years ```
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What puts you at decreased risk for ovarian cancer?
``` breastfeeding >18 months multiparity late menarche early menopause OCP use (5+ year use reduces risk by 40-50%) Tubal ligation/hysterectomy ```
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What are signs and sxs of ovarian cancer?
``` abdominal fullness backpain constipation diarrhea early satiety fatigue nausea pelvic pain pelvic mass inguinal lymphadenopathy weight loss ```
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What is the most common type of ovarian cancer?
Epithelial cell --85-95% | most common >50yo
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Stroma cell
5-8% of ovarian cancer 2 types: Granulosa-theca Sertoli-Leydig --common in adolescence --seen masculinizing d/t elevated testosterone
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Which type of ovarian cancers are more common in pediatric populations?
germ cell tumors 3-5% of all ovarian tumors
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Ovarian torsion
one of the most common gyn emergencies impede blood supply sx: SEVERE pain (sharp, stabbing/clociky, radiation) N/V low grade fever Risk factors: childbearing age --> ovarian cysts (generally >5cm), neoplasms, pregnancy RIGHT side MC affected
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What are the sxs of ovarian torsion?
SEVERE pain (sharp, stabbing/clociky, radiation) N/V low grade fever
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What are risk factors of ovarian torsion?
childbearing age --> ovarian cysts (generally >5cm), neoplasms, pregnancy
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Which ovary is most likely to be involved in torsion?
RIGHT
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What is the work up for ovarian torsion?
HCG, CBC, CMP, TAUS/TVUS with doppler
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"String of pearls"
"string of pears" = multiple small peripheral follicles seen in PCOS
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What is the treatment for ovarian torsion?
de-torsion and ovarian conservation, possibly ovarian cystectomy, possible oopherectomy rare that you're able to treat or restore
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PCOS
polycystic ovarian syndrome aka Stein-Leventhal Sydnrome 6.5-8% of women MC cause of infertility ligelong dx ``` common comorbidities: obesity CV disease DM2 dyslipidemia OSA endometrial carcinoma depression/anxiety ```
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What is the most common cause of infertility?
PCOS
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Do women with PCOS have high incidences of ovarian cysts?
NO | these women do NOT ovulate so they usually do not have ovarian cysts
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What do you see on US with a pt who has PCOS?
not cysts surprisingly you see an increased number of antral follicles
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Rotterdam Criteria
dx criteria for PCOS at least 2 needed for dx: Oligo- and/or anovulation (d/t low progesterone) Clincial and/or biochemical signs of hyperandrogenism polycystic ovaries - "string of pearls"
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What is the treatment for PCOS?
goal: help prevent endometrial cancer by putting them on progesterone to shed the lining Global progesterone keeps their lining thin Endometrial protection: OCPs, IUD, metformin Acne: spironolactone Hirsuitism: low androgen OCP, spironolactone Infertility: weight loss, metformin, Clomid, ovarian drilling Insulins resistance and/or hyperandrogenism: weight loss, metformin
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A 29y/o G1P1 with regular, 28 day cycles present for scan on cycle day 13. The sonography sends you the images. What hormone levels should you check?
Estrogen and LH | since 13th day is right around the time for ovulation
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A 19yo G0 presents with dull midline/right sided cramping x 1 week. Her menses started 3 days ago and bleeding is light, as usual. She hasn’t tried any OTC analgesics because they usually don’t alleviate her symptoms. She is in a monogamous relationship with 1 partner and occasionally uses barrier contraception, but takes the Plan B morning-after pill the same day if needed. She’s currently not taking any medication and has NKDA. What should be your next step?
Pelvic exam and swab for STI and Urine HCG
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What is the most common type of ovarian cancer?
epithelial cell

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