OBGYN Flashcards
treatment of chlamydia
1g azithromycin PO, or doxycycline 100mg BID x 7 days
counselling of patient with chlamydia re: sex
avoid sex for 7 days following completion of abx, inform partners within last 60 days
petechial or pustular rash acral rash on erythematous base, asymmetric arthralgia, tenosynovitis, or septic arthritis, fever, or general malaise
disseminated gonococcemia
test for GC/chlamydia
urine nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)
treatment of gonorrhea
2g azithromycin PO + ceftriaxone 250mg IM
treatment of gonococcemia
admit to hospital for IV abx and workup for possible endocarditis and meningitis
ceftriaxone (1 gram IM or IV every 24 hours for 1 to 2 days) followed by cefixime 400 milligrams PO twice a day for a minimum of 1 week
symptoms of trichomonas
- ranges asymptomatic carrier states to severe, inflammatory disease,
- commonly has vulvar irritation and a malodorous, thin watery discharge with associated burning, pruritus, dysuria, urinary frequency, and dyspareunia, and occasionally low abdominal pain
- symptoms can worsen during menstruation. -classic yellow-green, frothy discharge is infrequently found, and many women have minimal symptoms
- O/E:irritated vulvar region with inflamed vaginal mucosa, and punctate cervical hemorrhages
microbiologic agent in syphilis
Treponema pallidum
painless chancre with indurated borders, lesion resolves spontaneously
primary syphillis
rash starts on trunk and spreads to flexor surface of extremeties, (dull red pink papular rash typically), lymphadenopathy (Firm, rubbery, discrete nodes), mucocutaneous lesions
secondary syphillis
involvement of the nervous and cardiovascular systems is characteristic, with widespread granulomatous lesions (gummata). Specific manifestations include meningitis, dementia, neuropathy (tabes dorsalis), and thoracic aneurysm.
tertiary syphilliis
initial test in suspected syphillis
VDRL or RPR
confirmatory test after positive VDRL or RPR
Positive results must be confirmed with an immunoassay specific for T. pallidum antibodies
most specific test for syphillis if positive
Direct visualization of the organism using darkfield microscopy is diagnostic of primary, secondary, or early congenital syphilis, no matter what the results on serology.
treatment of primary and secondary syphillis
penicillin G 2.4million units IM x 1
acute febrile reaction associated with headache and myalgias within the first 24 hours after treatment of syphillis
Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction
counselling re: partners in patient with syphillis
treat partners within past 90 days
treatment of tertiary syphilis
penicillin G 2.4million units IM weekly x 3 weeks min
prodrome lasting 2 to 24 hours that is characterized by localized or regional pain, tingling, and burning, then constitutional symptoms of headache, fever, painful inguinal lymphadenopathy, anorexia, or malaise are common, as the disease progresses, papules and vesicles on an erythematous base become evident.
HSV
clinical course of genital HSV
Complete healing usually occurs within 3 weeks, and viral shedding persists for 10 to 12 days after the onset of the rash
treatment of first episode genital HSV
valacyclovir 1g po BID x 7 days
diagnosis of genital HSV
- clinical, Tzanck test can demonstrate large intranuclear inclusions
- lab test: cell culture or polymerase chain reaction. When obtaining a specimen for analysis, puncture the vesicle and swab the fluid. Swab the base of the lesion vigorously, because the virus is cell associated
treat recurrent outbreak of genital HSV
valacyclovir 1g po bid x 5 days
when to use daily suppressive therapy in HSV
patients with more than 6 outbreaks per year
etiology of chancroid
Haemophilus ducreyi
Multiple painful, irregular, purulent ulcers with potential exudative base and painful suppurative inguinal nodes
chancroid
diagnostic test for chancroid
swab of a lesion or pus from a suppurative lymph node can be cultured, but a special medium is required that is not widely available, and culturing has a sensitivity of <80%. There is no current Food and Drug Administration–approved polymerase chain reaction test.
Small and shallow ulcer painless, associated proctocolitis with fistulas and strictures plus tender lymph nodes
lymphogranuloma venereum
etiology of lymphgranuloma venereum
Chlamydia trachomatis subtype L1, L2, L3
treatment of lymphogranuloma venereum
doxycycline PO 100mg BID x 3 weeks
begins as subcutaneous nodules on the penis or labial-vulvar area. The nodules then progress to the more classic painless, ulcerative lesions. These lesions are highly vascular, which explains both their appearance (beefy red) and their tendency to bleed easily on contact. Lymphadenopathy is not usually present.
granuloma inguinale (donovanosis)
etiology of granuloma inguinale (donovanosis)
Klebsiella granulomatis
treatment of trichomonas
metronidazole 2g PO x 1
treatment of granuloma inguinale (donovanosis)
doxycycline 100mg po BID x 3 week or until ulcer heals completely
flesh-colored papules or cauliflower-like projections that usually appear after an incubation period of 1 to 8 months and may coalesce to form condylomata acuminata
genital warts, HPV
diagnosis of genital warts
clinical
subtypes of HPV in Gardisil
HPV 6 and 11 - genital warts
HPV 16 and 18 - cervical cancer
risk factors for ectopic pregnancy
PID, hx of STIs IVF, assisted reproductive technologies IUD hx of tubal surgery previous ectopic smoking prior pharmacologic abortion maternal age 35-44
majority of ectopic pregnancies implant in the _____
ampulla of fallopian tube
classic triad in ectopic pregnancy
abdominal pain, amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding
at what level of beta HCG should you visualize an IUP with TVUS
1500mIU/L
US findings suggestive of ectopic pregnancy
any pelvic free fluid, hepatorenal free fluid, tubal ring, complex pelvic mass
treatment of ectopic pregnancy
surgical: laparoscopic salpingostomy or salpingectomy
medical: methotrexate
rhogam- 50mcg as appropriate in Rh neg
indications for medical management of ectopic pregnancy
unruptured ectopic pregnancy, hemodynamically stable, minimal abdo pain, normal baseline hepatic and renal function, reliable for follow up
absolute contraindications for medical management of ectopic pregnancy
IUP, evidence of immunodeficiency, moderate to severe anemia, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia, sensitivity to methotrexate, active pulmonary disease, active PUD, clinically important hepatic or renal dysfunction, hemodynamic instability, breastfeeding
relative: ectopic > 4cm, cardiac activity, HCG >5000
patient with BHCG 2000mIU/L and no findings on TVUS
ECTOPIC PREGNANCY until proven otherwise
Ddx to first trimester vaginal bleeding
implantation bleeding
ectopic pregnancy
abortion
gestational trophoblastic disease
define spontaneous abortion
pregnancy loss before 20 weeks gestation or fetal weight under 500g
vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, os closed
threatened abortion
vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy, os open
inevitable abortion
fetal death <20 weeks without any passage of tissue
missed abortion
vaginal bleeding/passage of tissue with products still present on US
incomplete abortion
passage of all fetal tissue prior to 20 weeks gestation
complete abortion
infection evident during abortion
septic abortion
management of incomplete abortion
1) watch and wait
2) misoprostol 600mcg
3) D&C
first trimester pregnancy with uterus large for date, higher BHCG levels, woman may have hyperemesis
gestational trophoblastic disease
management of gestational trophoblastic disease
suction curettage, send for path to assess for malignancy
diagnosis to consider if pregnancy induced hypertension seen before 24 weeks gestation
gestational trophoblastic disease
define hyperemesis gravidarum
intractable vomiting with weight loss, dehydration, hypokalemia or ketonemia
treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum
IV fluid repletion, 5% glucose in RL/NS
antiemetics, zofran, gravol
doxylamine with pyridoxine for maintenance
if pregnant patient has N/V and abdominal PAIN- DDx
cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, appendicitis, hepatitis, fatty liver of pregnancy, pyelonephritis, PUD, HELLP syndrome
indications for admission in patient with hyperemesis gravidarum
uncertain diagnosis, intractable vomiting, persistent ketone or electrolyte abnormalities after volume repletion, and weight loss of >10% of prepregnancy weight
definitive method of diagnosis of endometriosis
laparoscopy
risk factors for ovarian torsion
pregnancy due to enlarged corpus luteum, presence of large ovarian cysts or tumors, chemical induction of ovulation (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), and tubal ligation
DDX of abnormal uterine bleeding
PALM COINE
polyps, adenomyosis, leiomyomas, malignancy,
coagulopathy, anovulation, endometriosis, iatrogenic, not yet specified
most common causes of AUB in adolescents
anovulatory cycles (HPG immaturity) infections pregnancy exogenous estrogen/OCP coagulopathy
most common causes of AUB in reproductive age women
pregnancy anovulation (PCOS) exogenous hormone use/OCP leiomyomas cervical, endometrial polyps thyroid dysfunction
most common causes of AUB in perimenopausal women
anovulation
leiomyomas
cervical and endometrial polyps
thyroid dysfunciton
most common causes of AUB in postmenopausal women
atrophic vaginitis
exogenous estrogen use
endometrial lesions including cancer
other tumour- vulvar, vaginal, cervical
uterine fibroids which increase in size rapidly or after menopause are suspicious for
malignant transformation
management of hemodynamically unstable patient with vaginally bleeding
IV fluids, PRBCs, CBC/coags, For severe hemorrhage, conjugated estrogen (Premarin) 25 milligrams IV every 4 to 6 hours until bleeding stops
tranexamic acid 1g PO
management of hemodynamically stable patient with vaginal bleeding
conjugated equine estrogen 25mg IV q4-6h x 24 hours
combined OCPs TID x 7 days
medroxyprogesterone acetate 20mg po TID x 7 days
risk factors for endometrial cancer
obesity, nulliparity, history of anovulation, tamoxifen use, infertility, and a family history of endometrial or colon cancer
Pap test screening guidelines - initiation of screening
age 21 + sexual activity, can begin later if there has never been any digital/oral activity
Pap test guidelines- interval
q 3 years if normal results
annually if immunocompromised /HIV+
what to do if normal Pap smear, but visible abnormality on cervix
refer for colposcopy !
when to D/C screening with Pap
if age 70 and has had 10 years of normal cytology
Pap cytology results which require immediate colposcopy
HSIL (high grade squamous cell intraepithelial lesion)
AGUS (atypical glandular cells of unknown significance), this includes abnormal endometrial or endocervical cells, this finding needs colposcopy + endometrial biopsy
ASCUS-H (atypical squamous cells, cannot rule out high grade lesion)
what to do with Pap result of ASCUS (abnormal squamous cells of uncertain significance)
women under 30 - repeat cytology in 6 months
women over 30- HPV testing for oncogenic strains, if negative return to regular q 3 years, if positive - colposcopy
what to do if Pap result of ASCUS on repeat cytology 6 months later after initial ASCUS
colposcopy
what to do if Pap result of normal on the repeat Pap 6 months after ASCUS
repeat cytology again in 6 months, if normal go back to normal q 3 years, if ASCUS again colposcopy
what to do with Pap result of LSIL
repeat cytology in 6 months OR refer for colposcopy
what to do if Pap smear unsatisfactory for interpretation
repeat Pap in 3 months
what to do if benign endometrial cells on Pap smear
pre-menopausal - nothing
post-menopausal - endometrial biopsy/investigations
if symptomatic AUB then investigate as appropriate
what to do with AGUS on Pap smear results
colposcopy + endometrial biopsy
mammogram screening for breast cancer in average risk women (ages and interval)
50-74 q 2 years
define populations at high risk for breast cancer
- known BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation
- has first degree relative with BRCA1/2, has underwent genetic COUNSELING and DECLINED genetic TESTING
- previously assessed by genetic clinic and told 25% chance or greater lifetime risk of breast cancer based on FamHx.
- received previous chest radiation before age 30, at least 8 years previously
breast cancer screening offered to high risk women
annual mammogram and breast MRI for women age 30-69
risk factors for breast cancer
BRCA1/2 genes breast cancer in mom/sister young menarche, under 12 last menopause, over 55 use of oral contraceptives / HRT EtOH - 2-5 drinks per day dense breasts high bone density history of benign breast biopsy history of atypical hyperplasia on biopsy
factors protective against breast cancer
breast feeding > 16 months , parity > 5, recreational exercise, BMI under 22.9, oophorectomy before age 35, aspirin use 1x/week for 6 months
workup of patients presenting with palpable breast mass based on age
women under 20= no imaging or biopsy needed
women under 30 = breast US
women 30-70 = breast US + mammogram
women over 70 = mammogram
most common breast lump in women under 30, firm and mobile
fibroadenoma
breast US finding of simple cyst –> next step in mgmt
aspirate cyst, repeat clinical breast exam in 4-6 weeks
breast US finding of complex cyst or solid mass –> next step in mgmt
mammogram + FNA or core needle biopsy
breast US does not visualize palpable breast mass –> next step in mgmt
mammogram + FNA or core needle biopsy
breast cyst has been aspirated and shows bloody fluid or residual mass –> next step in mgmt
mammogram or core needle biopsy if over 40
US or core needle biopsy if under 40
solid breast mass on FNA shows malignant cells
definitive treatment - ie. surgery
solid breast mass on FNA shows atypical or suspicious cells
core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy or refer
solid breast mass on FNA shows benign cells
get mammogram, if positive US or core needle biopsy,
if mammogram negative repeat clinical exam in 4-6 weeks
solid breast mass on FNA is nondiagnostic
if women under 40 US or core needle biopsy
if women over 40 mammogram or core needle biopsy
benign breast mass which typically occurs after trauma
fat necrosis
breast tissue changes in premenopausal women which are diffuse and tender, often change cyclically
fibrocystic changes
breast lump common in breastfeeding
milk retention cyst / galactocele
raw, scaly, vesicular, or ulcerated lesion that begins on the nipple and spreads to the areola
Paget disease of breast
uncommon fibroepithelial breast tumors that can behave in variable fashion, and are classified as benign, borderline, or malignant based on histologic criteria (cellular atypia, mitotic activity, margins, and stromal overgrowth)
Phyllodes tumour of breast
rare, histologically homogenous tumors that arise from the connective tissue within the breast; associated with previous ionizing radiation, and lymphedema of arm etc. from previous surgery.
breast sarcoma
heterogeneous group of precancerous lesions confined to the breast ducts and lobules, and is potentially a precursor lesion to invasive breast cancer
DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ)
noninvasive lesion that arises from the lobules and terminal ducts of the breast.
LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ)
LCIS effect on risk of breast cancer
not a precursor lesion but associated with increased risk of invasive breast cancer
management of LCIS
surgical excision
management of atypical hyperplasia on breast biopsy
a wire localization excisional breast biopsy is typically performed to exclude the possibility of an associated worse lesion
medical management of LCIS or atypical hyperplasia
SERMs or aromatase inhibitors to decrease risk of breast cancer; tamoxifen, raloxifene or anastrozole
management of DCIS
lumpectomy + radiation or mastectomy
indication for endocrine therapy following excision of DCIS
ER or PR positive DCIS
management of fibroadenoma
core needle biopsy or excisional biopsy - US and FNA alone canNOT differentiate fibroadenoma from Phyllodes tumour
management of intraductal papilloma
excision of involved duct to rule out atypia
most common cause of spontaneous, bloody, unilateral nipple discharge
intraductal papilloma
obstruction of a subareolar duct leading to duct dilation, infammation, and fibrosis, may present with nipple discharge, bluish mass under nipple, local pain
mammary duct ectasia
management of mammary duct ectasia
should regress spontaneously, risk of secondary infection
indication for sentinel lymph node biopsy
invasive breast ca at time of lumpectomy
indication for axillary node dissection in breast cancer
positive sentinel node
where does breast cancer metastasize
bone, lungs, pleura, liver, brain
risk factors for postpartum endometritis
chorioamnionitis
prolonged labor, prolonged rupture of membranes
multiple cervical examinations
internal fetal or uterine monitoring
large amount of meconium in amniotic fluid
manual removal of the placenta
low socioeconomic status
maternal diabetes mellitus or severe anemia
preterm birth
operative vaginal delivery
postterm pregnancy
HIV infection
colonization with group B streptococcus
nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus
heavy vaginal colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae or Escherichia coli
signs in postpartum endometritis
postpartum fever, tachycardia that parallels the rise in temperature, midline lower abdominal pain, and uterine tenderness
treatment of postpartum endometritis
clindamycin IV 900mg q8h + gentamicin
most common micro-organism in postpartum endometritis
polymicrobial (anaerobic and aerobic mix)
most likely cause of postpartum fever after C-section
endometritis
most important risk factor in development of endometritis
C-section (15-30% develop endometritis), vaginal delivery (3%)
factors associated with decreased success of VBAC
BMI > 40 2 or more C-sections in past maternal age over 35 previous C section for failure to descend in 2nd stage of labour requirement of induction of labour
VBAC success rate
60-80%
% increased risk of uterine rupture after previous low transverse C-section
0.5-1%
most common abx. prophylaxis given at C-section to prevent endometritis
cefazolin
increased risk of thromboembolic complications in C-section associated with
obesity BMI > 30
emergent. vs planned C-section
complication of C-section, and cause of postpartum pyrexia on 2 days on day2-10 postpartum, no infectious source noted/pt not responding to abx.
septic pelvic vein thrombophlebitis
presentation of ovarian vein vs. deep septic pelvic thrombophlebitis
ovarian: fever, chills, flank or back pain, N/V, pelvic tenderness
DSPT: fever/chills only
reversible causes for urinary incontinence
DIAPPERS
- delirium or acute confusion
- infection (symptomatic UTI)
- atrophic vaginitis or urethritis
- pharmaceutical agents
- psychological disorders (depression, behavioural disturbances)
- excess urine output (due to excess fluid intake, alcoholic or caffeinated, etc.)
- restricted mobility
- stool impaction
risk factors for spontaneous abortion
maternal age over 40 previous spontaneous abortion smoking cocaine use NSAID use around time of conception high caffeine intake prolonged ovulation to implantation interval prolonged time to achieve pregnancy maternal weight BMI less than 18.5 or above 25 untreated celiac disease feeling stressed advanced paternal age
contraindications to IUD use
uterine cancer or fibroids uterine malformations current PID presence of pregnancy undiagnosed uterine bleeding acute liver disease or liver tumors breast carcinoma
risks of IUD insertion
uterine perforation
PID post insertion
risk less than 1%
what are the chances that pregnancy is ectopic if conceived with IUD in place
50% !! therefore need investigations IMMEDIATELY if positive pregnancy test in patient with IUD, ie. get ultrasound