pathology_block_4_20160207142620 Flashcards

1
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greatest density of breast tissue in a female

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upper, outer

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2
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most common physiologic cause of galactorrhea

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nipple stimulation

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3
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most common pathologic cause of galactorrhea

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prolactinoma

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4
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type of tumor that can cause gynecomastia

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testicular choriocarcinoma

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5
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most common pathogenic cause of acute mastitis

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S. aureus

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6
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cellular change responsible for predicate mastitis

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keratinizing squamous metaplasia of the lactiferous ducts

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7
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characteristic d/c for mammary duct ectasia

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green-brown nipple discharge

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8
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typical presentation of breast fat necrosis

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incidental finding of micro calcifications on mammogram

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9
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what biopsy findings in fibrocystic change are associated with increased risk of cancer?

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ductal hyperplasia- 2x sclerosing adenosis- 2xatypical hyperplasia- 5x

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10
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how is a papilloma differentiated from a papillary carcinoma?

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papilloma has luminal epithelium and myoepithelial cells; carcinoma only has luminal epithelium

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11
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which medication is known to cause the development of multiple, bilateral fibroadenomas?

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cyclosporin A

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12
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what is the characteristic biopsy finding for fibroadenoma?

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“cave paintings’- glands become compressed due to abundant stroma

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13
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what is the characteristic biopsy finding for phyllodes tumor?

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“leaf-like projections”- overgrowth of fibrous portion

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14
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what is the difference between fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumor? (2)

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  • fibroadenoma is always being, phyllodes can be malignant- fibroadenoma is more common in premenopausal, phyllodes is more common in postmenopausal
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15
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most common breast cancer presentation

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asymptomatic with abnormal mammogram

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16
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most common site for a breast cancer in females? males?

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females- upper/outermales- subareolar

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17
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precursor lesion to DCIS

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ductal hyperplasia

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18
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most common DCIS subtype

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comedo (necrosis and calcifications)

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19
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what is Paget’s disease of the breast?

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extension of malignancy from the duct to the skin

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20
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what malignancy is usually associated with Paget’s disease of the breast? exception?

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usually DCIS, except if there is a palpable mass, then it is usually invasive carcinoma

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21
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4 types of invasive ductal carcinoma

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tubular mucinousmedullaryinflammatory

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22
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which type of invasive ductal carcinoma is associated with BRCA1?

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medullary

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23
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which type of invasive ductal carcinoma is associated with older women?

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mucinous

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24
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which type of invasive ductal carcinoma is associated with the poorest prognosis?

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inflammatory

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25
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what is the typical “pattern” of LCIS?

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multifocal and bilateral

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26
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what “cellular defect” is associated with LCIS and invasive lobular carcinoma?

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loss of E-cadherin (gene CDH)

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27
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2 unique biopsy findings for invasive lobular carcinoma

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-single file pattern of cells - signet ring cells

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28
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unique mets of invasive lobular carcinoma

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carcinomatous meningitis

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29
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most important prognostic factor in breast CA

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mets

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30
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most useful prognostic factor in breast CA

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spread to LN

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31
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which LNs are involved in spread of breast CA?

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outer- axillary LNinner- internal mammary LN

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32
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treatment for ER/PR+

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antiestrogenic - tamoxifen

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33
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treatment for Her2/Neu

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trastuzumab

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34
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locus of BRCA1

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17q21

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35
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locus of BRCA2

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13q12.3

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36
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BRCA1 mutation cancers

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breast and ovarian

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37
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BRCA2 mutation cancers

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breast (males and females)

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38
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most common type of breast CA in males

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invasive ductal carcinoma

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39
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genetic abnormalities associated with male breast CA

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BRCA2, Klinefelters

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40
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fibroadenomas may grow under the influence of —

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estrogen (during pregnancy, menstrual cycle)

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41
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characteristic cells in medullary carcinoma

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lymphocytes

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42
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male breast cancers are mainly in the —

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elderly

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43
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4 “fibrocystic changes”

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duct proliferation, duct dilation, apocrine metaplasia, fibrosis

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44
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histologic appearance of gynecomastia

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proliferation of ducts in fibrous stroma

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45
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characteristic histological features of HSV infection (2)

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intranuclear inclusions (Cowdry bodies) and multinucleate giant cells

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46
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HPV types assoc with genital warts

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6, 11 (low risk)

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47
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physical exam findings of lichen sclerosis

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leukoplakia, parchment-like epidermis

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48
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lichen sclerosis has increased risk for–

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squamous cell carcinoma

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49
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physical exam findings of lichen simplex chronicus

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leukoplakia, thick/leathery epidermis

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50
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2 “types” of vuvlar squamous cell carcinoma

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HPV related (16,18)non-HPV related (lichen sclerosis, p53)

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51
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type of vulvar SCC associated with lichen sclerosis

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non-HPV associated

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52
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what is extramammary Paget’s disease

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malignant epithelial cells in the epidermis of the vulva that presents as an erythematous/itchy/uclerated skin lesion

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53
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what is different between Paget’s of the nipple vs vulva?

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nipple- assoc with underlying malignancyvuvla- no underlying malignancy

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54
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how is Paget’s of vulva differentiated from melanoma

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Pagets: PAS+, keratin+melanoma: S100+

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55
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estrogen is responsible for ___ in vaginal epithelial cells

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glycogenation

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56
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effects on DES daughters (4)

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vaginal adenosis, clear cell carcinoma, abnormalities of smooth muscle= infertility and pregnancy loss

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57
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what is adenosis?

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persistence of columnar epithelium in the upper 2/3 of the vagina, related to DES exposure

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58
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clear cell adenocarcinoma

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vaginal malignancy associated with proliferations of glands with clear cytoplasm in upper 1/3 of vaginal, related to DES exposure

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59
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characteristic tissue/cell for embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma

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tissue- immature skeletal muscle cell- rhabdomyoblast

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60
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appearance and staining of rhabdomyoblast

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cytoplasmic cross striations (tennis racket) with + design and myogenin

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61
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vaginal cancer LN spread per location

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upper 2/3- iliac nodeslower 1/3- inguinal nodes

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62
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ectocervix vs endocervix

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ecto- nonkeratinizing squamous endo- columnar junction= transformation zone

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63
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2 common benign findings on cervical exam

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nabothian cysts, ectropion

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64
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acute vs chronic cervicitis

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acute- usually postpartum, staph or strep chronic- m/c chalmydia

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65
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HPV likes to infect the-

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transformation zone

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66
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HPV E6 protein

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affects p53 function, allows damaged cells to progress G1-S

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67
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HPV E7 protein

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removes Rb, increasing free E2F, allowing progression G1-S

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68
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characteristic HPV infected cell

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Koilocyte

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69
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CINs (4)

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CIN I- under 1/3, 66% regressCIN II- under 2/3, 33% regressCIN III- under full, unlikely to regressCIS- full, will not regress

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70
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common cause of death in advanced cervical cancer

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hydronephrosis with post-renal failure due to local invasion

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71
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3 top risk factors for cervical cancer

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HPV infection, smoking, immune deficiency

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72
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somatic mutation associated with cervical cancer

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LKB1 (Peutz-Jeghers)

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73
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HPV vaccine covers-

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6,11,16,18

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74
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asherman syndrome

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amenorrhea secondary to over-agressive curettage that destroys the basalis layer of the endometrium

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75
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anovulatory cycle

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lack of ovulation leads to early bleeding due to lack of progesterone support

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76
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diagnosis of chronic endometritis requires the presence of; may result in

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plasma cells; infertility

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77
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3 theories of endometriosis

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retrograde menstruation*metaplasticlymphatic spread

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78
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most commonly involved site of endometriosis

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ovary= chocolate cyst

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79
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endometriosis = increased risk of (2)

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carcinoma at involved sites clear cell tumor of ovary

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80
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endometrial hyperplasia is due to

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unopposed estrogen

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81
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what is the most important risk factor for progression of endometrial hyperplasia to carcinoma

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presence of atypia

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82
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leiomyoma are __ dependent, consequences

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estrogen; will enlarge during pregnancy/cycles and atrophy after menopause

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83
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m/c site for leiomyoma

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intramural

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84
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leiomyosarcoma, gross findings

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necrosis and hemorrhage

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85
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most common cancer of female genital tract

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endometrial CA

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86
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2 pathways of endometrial CA

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hyperplastic (75%)sporadic (25%)

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87
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associations with hyper plastic pathway

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arises from pre-existing hyperplasiaassociated with unopposed estrogen PTEN mutation endometrioid spreads locally

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88
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associations with sporadic pathway

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no precursorp53 mutationspsammoma bodies more aggressive

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89
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3 histological classifications of endometrial hyperplasia

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simple - cystic complex- crowded atypical- crowded and atypical

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90
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most important factor in determining between leiomyoma and leiomyosarcoma

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mitotic rate

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91
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adenomyosis can present with-

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diffuse uterine enlargement

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92
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“DNA” changes associated with endometriosis

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hypomethylation of NR5AI, ESR2

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93
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hydrosalpinx

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serous fluid following resolution of infection, increased risk of infertility

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94
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pyosalpinx

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purulent fluid during current infection, increased risk of infertility

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95
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m/c site of ectopic pregnancy

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ampulla

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96
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presentation of ectopic pregnancy

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+preg test, pelvic pain around 8 week gestation

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97
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risk factors for ectopic pregnancy (2)

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previous tube damage/scarringendometriosis

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98
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action of LH

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acts on theca cells, causes androgen production

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99
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action of FSH

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acts on granulosa cells, causes estradiol production

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100
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what is the hormone imbalance in PCOS?

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high LH, low FSH (ratio 2:1 or more)

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101
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why is FSH low in PCOS?

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LH leads to production of excess androgen, excess androgen is then converted to estrone in adipose tissues, excess estrone exerts negative feedback on the ant pit = low FSH

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102
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most common type of ovarian tumor

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surface epithelial tumor `

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103
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ovarian cystadenoma (description, more common in)

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single cyst with simple, flat liningmore common in pre-menopausal women

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104
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ovarian cystadencarcinoma (description, more common in)

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complex cyst with thick, shaggy liningmore common in postmenopausal women

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105
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unique mets for ovarian cystadenocarcinoma

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omentum = omental caking

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106
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genetic abnormality assoc with increased risk of ovarian cystadenocardinoma

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BRCA1 (also fallopian tube cancer)

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107
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lab test used to monitor response to treatment for ovarian cystadenocarcinoma

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CA-125

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108
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brenner tumor

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benign, bladder-like epithelium

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109
Q

type of ovarian cancer associated with endometriosis

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endometrioid

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110
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2 types of ovarian tumors derived from fetal tissue

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teratoma, embryonal carcinoma

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111
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cystic teratoma is considered malignant if (2)

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it contains immature tissue (m/c neural) or it contains somatic malignancy (m/c SCC of skin)

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112
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cystic teratoma must contain

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2/3 embryonic layers

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113
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struma ovarii-

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teratoma composed of large amounts of thyroid tissue, can cause hyperthyroidism

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114
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embryonal carcinoma

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malignant tumor with large, primitive cells

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115
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ovarian tumor composed of oocytes

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dysgerminoma

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116
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dysgerminoma

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malignant tumor composed of large cells with clear cytoplasm and central nuclei

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117
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male counterpart for dysgerminoma

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seminoma

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118
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lab that can be elevated in dysgerminoma

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LDH

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119
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ovarian tumor composed of yolk sac

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endodermal sinus tumor

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120
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endodermal sinus tumors are the most common ovarian tumor in what population

A

children

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121
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what is the characteristic histologic finding for endodermal sinus tumors?

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schiller-ducal bodies

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122
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what are the characteristic lab elevations for endodermal sinus tumors?

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elevated AFPelevated A1AT

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123
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ovarian tumor composed of placental tissue

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choriocarcinoma

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124
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what is the typical course for choriocarcinoma? why?

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small primary, early mets because syncytiotrophoblasts are programmed to invade blood vessels

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125
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what lab is elevated in choriocarcinoma? why?

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bHCGit is produced by syncytiotrophoblasts

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126
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which “pathway” for development of choriocarcinoma has a better prognosis?

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gestational

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127
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granulosa-theca cell tumors make-

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excess estrogen

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sertoli-leydig cell tumors make-

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excess androgen

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presentation of granulosa-theca cell tumors

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precocious puberty, heavy bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding

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130
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histologic finding for stroll-leydig cell tumors

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reinke crystals

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131
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meigis syndrome

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pleural effusions and ascites associated with fibroma of the ovary, resolves with tumor removal

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132
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Krukenberg tumor

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bilateral mets to ovary

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133
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m/c source for Krukenberg, others

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m/c- diffuse-type gastric adenocarcinoma, others are breast and colon

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134
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pseudomyxoma peritonei

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metastatic mucinous tumor of the ovary with massive mucus accumulation in the peritoneum

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135
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source tumor for pseudomyxoma peritonei

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appendix

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136
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ovarian fibroma cell shape

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spindle cells

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137
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which 2 GYN tumors have psammoma bodies?

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ovarian cystadenoma/carcinomaendometrial carcinoma

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138
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most common cause of miscarriage (especially)

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chromosomal abnormalities, especially trisomy 16

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139
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general cause of pregnancy loss:0-12 weeks, 13-19 weeks, 20-24 weeks, over 25 weeks

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0-12: chromosomal 13-19: organ specific ab20-24: inflammatory over 25: placental d/o

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140
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timeframe when teratogen exposure will cause organ malformation

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weeks 3-8

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141
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timeframe when teratogen exposure will cause spontaneous abortion

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weeks 1-2

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142
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timeframe when teratogen exposure will cause organ hypoplasia

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months 3-9

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143
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teratogen that is the most common cause of mental retardation

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alcohol

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144
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teratogenic effects of isotretinoin (3)

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spont abortion, cleft lip/palate, hearing/visual impairment

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teratogenic effects of phenytoin

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digit hypoplasia, cleft lip/palate

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146
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teratogenic effect of cyclopamide

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cycloplegia

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147
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immune mediated hydrous is secondary to-

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Rh incompatability

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148
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placenta previa presents with

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painless 3rd trimester bleeding

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149
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placental abruption presents with

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painful 3rd trimester bleeding

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150
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placenta accreta presents with

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difficulty delivering placenta after birth, post part bleeding

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151
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triad of pre-eclampsia

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PIH, edema, proteinuria

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152
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pre-eclampsia occurs due to defects (2)

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defects in maternal-fetal vascular interface and endothelial dysfunction

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153
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complications of pre-eclampsia that warrant immediate delivery

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eclampsia- seizures HELLP- hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets

154
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characteristic RBC finding in parvo B19

A

RBC inclusions

155
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characteristic finding in CMV

A

owl’s eye inclusions

156
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complete mole forms by

A

fertilization of empty egg by 2 sperm

157
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complete mole ploidy

A

46, all paternal

158
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presentation of complete mole

A

passing grape-like masses in 2nd trimester

159
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US of complete mole

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snow storm, no fetal parts

160
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partial mole forms by

A

fertilization of normal egg by 2 sperm

161
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partial mole ploidy

A

69

162
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bHCG findings in complete vs partial mole

A

complete- high partial- normal or low

163
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followup after mole

A

serial bHCG x 1 year to assess for development of choriocarcinoma

164
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dichorionic, diamniotic, fused placenta

A

separated at 1-3 days (morula)

165
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monochorionic, diamniotic, fused placenta

A

separated at 4-8 days (blastula)

166
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monochorionic, monoamniotic, fused placenta

A

separated at days 8-13 (implanted blastocyst)

167
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twins that separate at what stage are at risk for being conjoined?

A

development of bilaminar disc (days 13-15)

168
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which type of twins are at risk for twin-twin transfusion syndrome?

A

Monochorionicdiamniotic fused placenta

169
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which type of twins are at risk for cord abnormalities

A

monochorionicmonoamnionicfused placenta

170
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malformation

A

primary defect in morphogenesis

171
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disruption

A

secondary disruption of normal functioning

172
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deformation

A

external disturbance

173
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sequence

A

multiple anomalies that develop from a single aberration

174
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malformation syndrome

A

mutliple anomalies that cannot be explained by a single aberration

175
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association

A

nonrandom occurrence of multiple anomalies that are not genetically linked

176
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hormone detected in large amounts with placental site trophoblastic tumor

A

human placental lactogen

177
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agenesis

A

absent organ, absent primordial tissue

178
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aplasia

A

absent organ, primodrial tissue present

179
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hypoplasia

A

incomplete organ development

180
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how infant is exposed to transcervical perinatal infection? disease caused

A

“inhale” in utero or via birth process; common cause of pneumonia

181
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how infant is exposed to trans placental perinatal infection? disease causes

A

via blood through chorionic villi, TORCH infections

182
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what is the underlying cause of RDS?

A

deficient surfactant

183
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what are the risk factors for RDS?

A

male, maternal DM, prematurity, C-section

184
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why is maternal DM a risk for RDS?

A

high insulin levels suppress surfactant production

185
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why is C-section a risk for RDS?

A

decrease in stress-induced steroid release leads to less surfactant

186
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what composes the hyaline membranes?

A

necrotic epithelial cells and plasma proteins

187
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2 complications associated with O2 therapy for RDS

A

retinopathy of prematuritybronchopulmonary dysplasia/dec septation

188
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what are the 2 phases of retinopathy of prematurity?

A

1- decreased VEGF/apoptosis2- increased VEGF/neovascularization

189
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what is the typical scenario for NEC?

A

premature infant who just started enteral feeds

190
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what is the characteristic Xray finding in NEC?

A

submucosal gas bubbles (pneumatosis intestinalis)

191
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3 presenting symptoms of NEC

A

bloody stool, abdominal distention, circulatory collapse

192
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definition of SIDS

A

sudden, unexpected death of infant under 1 that remains unexplained after autopsy, review of clinical hx and investigation of scene

193
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90% of SIDS cases occur between what ages

A

2-4 mo

194
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risk factors for SIDS (11)

A

young mom, smoking, male, premature, multiple, short time between babies, parental drug use, family hx SIDS, hyperthermia, soft surface, prone position

195
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Rh immune hydrops is due to

A

Rh incompatibility (Rh- mon, Rh+ baby)

196
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infant with immune hydrops will have what additional features?

A

jaundice and kernicterus (due to hemolysis)

197
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which antigen is the focus of immune hydrops?

A

D antigen

198
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why is ABO incompatibility now a more common cause of immune hydrops?

A

effective treatment of Rh with RHOgam

199
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what is the mother/baby problem with ABO incompatibility?

A

O type mother, A or B type fetus (may have anti-A or B IgG that can cross placenta)

200
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immune hydrops sensitization for Rh vs ABO

A

Rh- requiresABO- does not require, can’t affect first pregnancy

201
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most common infection to cause hydrops

A

parvo B19

202
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most common fetal anemia to cause hydrous

A

alpha thalassemia (Hb barts)

203
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most common benign tumor of infancy

A

hemangioma

204
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course for hemangiomas

A

may enlarge as child gets older, but most spontaneously regress

205
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most common germ cell tumor of children

A

teratoma

206
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neuroblastomas are composed of-

A

postganglionic sympathetic neurons

207
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main location of neuroblastoma

A

adrenal medulla

208
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labs in neuroblastoma

A

elevated urine VMA, HVA

209
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genetic abnormality of neuroblastoma

A

amplification of N-myc

210
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prognosis is based on/exception

A

based on stage (higher=worse), except for 4S (infants under 1)

211
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mutation assoc with retinoblastoma

A

point mutation on chromosome 13 that inactivates RB supressor gene

212
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patients with germ line mutation are at increased risk for-

A

osteosarcoma later in life

213
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why is retinoic acid teratogenic? (2)

A

down-regulation of TGFbinterferes with HOX

214
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ureteroplacental insufficiency will affect growth but spares the-

A

head/brain

215
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classic triad of congenital rubella

A

PDA, cataracts, blueberry muffin rash

216
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fetal alcohol syndrome presentation (4)

A

elongated philtrim, frontal bossing, heart murmur, eye problems

217
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first test to do if women has 3+ spontaneous abortions, followed by

A

chromosomal analysis (followed by testing for maternal antibodies/coagulopathy)

218
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effect of maternal DM on fetal pancreas

A

islet hyperplasia

219
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cells that make sufactant

A

type II pneumocytes

220
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L:S ratio that indicates lung maturity

A

greater than 2:1

221
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PKU is caused by deficiency of

A

phenylalanine hydroxylase

222
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presumed precursor to wilms tumor

A

nephrogenic “rests”

223
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NT involved in SIDS

A

serotonin (respiratory center in the medulla)

224
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hypospadias/due to

A

underside of penis; failure of genital folds to close

225
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epispadias/due to

A

dorsal surface; abnormal positioning of genital tubercle

226
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epispadias is associated with/increased risk for

A

bladder exstrophy/increased risk of adenocarcinoma of the bladder

227
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agent responsible for LGV

A

chlamydia trachomatis L1-L3

228
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biggest risk for penile SCC

A

uncircumsized

229
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bowen’s disease

A

leukoplakia on shaft or scrotum, potential to inavse

230
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erythroplasia of queryat

A

erythroplakia of glans, potential to invade

231
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bowenoid papulosis

A

multiple red papules, younger patients, NO potential to invade

232
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phimosis vs paraphimosis

A

phimosis- oriface is too small, cannot retractparaphimosis- partially retracted and stuck

233
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what promotes descent of testes into the scrotum? (2)

A

androgens and hcg

234
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where is the most common location of undescended testes?

A

inguinal canal

235
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cryptorchidism causes increased risk of?

A

seminoma (5-10x)

236
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mumps is more likely to cause orchitis in what age group?

A

over 10

237
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what is phren’s sign? suggestive of?

A

decreased pain in teste upon elevation, suggests epidiymitis

238
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testicular torsion is caused by

A

twisting of the spermatic cord leading to occlusion of the spermatic vein

239
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varicocele

A

dilation of spermatic veins = bag of worms

240
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comorbidity assoc with left sided varicocele

A

left sided RCC

241
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varicocele may increase risk of

A

infertility

242
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hydrocele

A

fluid in the tunica vaginalis

243
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unique presentation in hydrocele

A

transilluminated

244
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hydrocele fluid source in infants/adults

A

infants- peritoneal cavity adults- impaired lymph drainage

245
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appearance of testicles after mumps orchitis

A

“patchy atrophy” that can lead to infertility

246
Q

3 gene abnormalities associated with prostate CA

A

alteration of GSTP1TMPRSS2-ETS fusionPTEN

247
Q

difference in the eval of testicular tumors from other tumors

A

not biopsied due to risk of seeding scrotum

248
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elevated bHCG from tumors can lead to (2)

A

hyperthyroidism gynecomastia

249
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germ cell tumors are divided into:

A

seminomanon-seminoma

250
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seminoma

A

large, clear cells no hemorrhage PLAPgood prognosis

251
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embryonal carcinoma

A

immature/primative cells hemorrhagic early spread

252
Q

endodermal sinus (yolk sac)

A

m/c in children AFPschiller-duvall

253
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choriocarcinoma

A

cyto/synctiotrophoblastsbHCGsmall primary, large mets

254
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teratoma

A

mature fetal tissuemalignant in males

255
Q

leydig cell tumors produce/consequence; histologic feature

A

androgen= precocious puberty/gynecomastiaReinke crystals

256
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m/c cause of testicular mass in man over 60, 2nd m/c

A

lymphoma 2nd m/c = DLBC

257
Q

difference in labs between acute and chronic prostatitis

A

acute- WBCs, positive culturechronic: WBCs, negative culture

258
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m/c site of BPH

A

peri-urethral zone

259
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hormone that mediates prostate growth

A

DHT

260
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m/c complication of BPH

A

obstructive uropathy

261
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most important risk factor for prostate cancer

A

advancing age

262
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labs suggestive of prostate CA

A

elevated PSA with decreased %free

263
Q

gleason score is based only on

A

architecture

264
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m/c mets of prostate cancer

A

lumbar spine = osteoblastic lesions (sclerosis)

265
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m/c site for prostate cancer

A

peripheral zone

266
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most common congenital renal anomaly

A

horseshoe kidney

267
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3 features of Potter sequence/cause

A

flat face/low set ears lung hypoplasiaextremity defects due to oligohydraminos

268
Q

unilateral renal agenesis is associated with:

A

hyperfiltration and risk of renal failure later in life

269
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how is cystic renal dysplasia differentiated from polycystic kidney disease? (3)

A

CRD is usually unilateral, cysts are in parenchyma, cysts contain abnormal tissue (cartilage)

270
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AR PCKD gene

A

PKHD1 (fibrocystin)

271
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appearance of cysts in AR PCKD

A

radial, span from capsule or cortex

272
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extra-renal abnormalities in AR PCKD (1)

A

hepatic fibrosis/cysts

273
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3 presenting symptoms of AD PCKD

A

hypertension, hematuria, progressive renal failure

274
Q

AD PCKD gene

A

APKD1

275
Q

extra-renal abnormalities associated with AD PCKD

A

berry aneurysmmitral valve prolapsehepatic cysts

276
Q

m/c location of ectopic kidney, m/c complication

A

pelvis/ureter obstruction

277
Q

Pre-renal ARFcause, BUN:Cr, FENa, Urine Osm

A

decreased renal perfusion, ratio over 15, FENa under 1%, Urine Osm over 500

278
Q

Post-renal ARFcause, BUN:Cr, FENa, Urine Osm

A

obstruction of urine outflow, late = ratio ~ 15, FENa over 2%, Urine Osm under 500

279
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m/c cause of intra-renal ARF

A

acute tubular necrosis

280
Q

ATNcause, BUN:Cr, FENa, Urine Osm

A

ischemic or nephrotoxic cause, ratio ~ 15, FENa over 2%, urine osm under 500

281
Q

characteristic finding on urine micro in ATN

A

brown, granular casts

282
Q

most affected portion of nephron in ischemic ATN

A

PCT, TAL (require most ATP)

283
Q

most affected portion in nephrotoxic ATN

A

PCT (most exposure to agent)

284
Q

most common cause of nephrotoxic ATN

A

aminoglycosides

285
Q

acid-base abnormality associated with ATN

A

anion gap metabolic acidosis with hyperkalemia

286
Q

what is AIN?

A

drug-induced hypersensitivity reaction that damages the connective tissue between tubules

287
Q

prevention of AIN

A

fever, rash and oliguria after new med started

288
Q

characteristic finding in urine for AIN

A

eosinophils

289
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presentation of renal papillary necrosis

A

gross hematuria and flank pain

290
Q

predisposing to renal papillary necrosis (4)

A

analgesic abuse, DM, SCD, severe pyelo

291
Q

BP that predisposes to benign nephrosclerosis

A

SBP over 140 chronically

292
Q

typical finding in benign nephrosclerosis

A

small kidneys bilateral, hyaline arteriolosclerosis

293
Q

BP that predisposes to malignant nephrosclerosis

A

DBP over 130

294
Q

typical findings in malignant nephrosclerosis (3)

A

fibrinoid necrosis, onion skinning, flea bitten

295
Q

2 etiologies of renovascular hypertension

A

renal artery stenosis, fibromuscular dysplasia

296
Q

what is the typical patient with fibromuscular dysplasia?

A

young woman

297
Q

qualifications for nephrotic syndrome / consequences

A

urine protein over 3.5 g/dayhypoalbuminemia - edemahypogammaglobulinemia- infectionhypercoaguable state- loss of AT IIIhyperlipidemia - fatty casts

298
Q

MCD

A

m/c in kids, selective loss of albumin, due to massive cytokine release that causes effacement of foot processes, meds respond to steroids, adults may not

299
Q

gene assoc with rare cases of MCD/FSGS

A

NPHS2 (podocin)

300
Q

microscopic findings in MCD

A

EM- effacement of foot processes

301
Q

FSGS

A

m/c in AA and hispanic adults, non-selective protein loss, poor response to steroids

302
Q

associations with FSGS (3)

A

heroin, HIV, sickle cell

303
Q

microscopic findings in FSGS

A

LM- focal/segmental hyalinosis EM- effacement of foot processes

304
Q

membranous nephropathy

A

m/c in caucasian adults, autoantibodies directed at podocytes, loss of ATIII (hypercoaguable)

305
Q

associations with membranous nephropathy (5)

A

HBV, HCV, solid tumors, SLE, drugs (gold, penicillamine, NSAIDs)

306
Q

microscopic findings in membranous nephropathy

A

LM- thick glomerular BMEM- subepithelal, spike and dome IF- granular

307
Q

membranoproliferative GN “apperance”

A

tram track

308
Q

MPGN type I location of deposits, assoc

A

deposits- sub endothelial assoc- HBV, HCV

309
Q

MPGN type II location of deposits, assoc

A

deposits- intra-BMassoc- C3 nephritic factor (low serum C3)

310
Q

microscopic findings in MPGN I/II

A

LM: thick BM, hypercellular mesangiumEM: I- subendo, II- intra-BMIF: granular

311
Q

m/c cause of ESRD in the US

A

DM

312
Q

pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy

A

high glucose leads to hyaline arteriolosclerosis, affects efferent arteriole more, hyper filtration occurs, progresses to nephrotic syndrome

313
Q

microscopic findings in DM nephropathy

A

KW nodules

314
Q

first lab elevated in DM nephropathy

A

microalbumin

315
Q

AL, AA

A

AL- blood cell dyscrasia, idiopathic AA- chronic inflammation

316
Q

microscopic findings in renal amyloidosis

A

apple green birefringence on congo-red staining

317
Q

characteristic change for diffuse proliferative GN

A

wire loop

318
Q

2 m/c causes of asymptomatic hematuria

A

IgA nephropathy, benign familial hematuria (thin BM disease)

319
Q

cells that proliferate in MPGN

A

mesangial cells

320
Q

medullary sponge kidney

A

linear striations, small cysts

321
Q

AD PKD is assoc with defects in

A

polycystin

322
Q

nephronophthisis

A

AR defect in kids. NPHP1

323
Q

characteristics of nephritic syndrome

A

inflammation and bleeding with: less than 3.5 g/day protein, salt retention/periorbital edema/HTN, azotemia, RBC casts

324
Q

what is the underlying cause of nephritic syndrome?

A

immune complexes activate complement, C5a attracts neutrophils, Neutrophils mediate damage

325
Q

typical onset of post-infectious GN

A

2-3 weeks after infection

326
Q

microscopic findings in PIGN

A

EM: subepithelial humps

327
Q

presentation of IgA nephropathy

A

hematuria 1-2 days after the onset of mucosal infection

328
Q

microscopic findings in IgA nephropathy

A

EM: immune complexes in mesangiumIf: IgA in mesangium

329
Q

defect in Alport syndrome

A

defect in type IV collagen

330
Q

triad in alport syndrome

A

hematuria, ocular defects, SN hearing loss

331
Q

most common type of renal disease in SLE

A

type IV- diffuse proliferative

332
Q

only type of RPGN that has linear IF

A

Goodpasteur

333
Q

Good pasteur: defect, symptoms, common patient

A

anti-glomerular BM antibodiesaffects lung and kindeyyoung males

334
Q

what is the characteristic LM finding for RPGN? composition? prognosis?

A

cresents (fibrin and macrophages), presence = poor prognosis

335
Q

location of deposits in DPGN

A

subendothelial

336
Q

granular IF (2)

A

post infectious GNdiffuse proliferative GN

337
Q

Pauci immune GN (3)

A

Wegners, Microscopic polyangiitis, Churg-straus

338
Q

Wegners

A

c-ANCA, nose/sinus/kidney/lungs, necrotizing granulomas

339
Q

microscopic polyangiitis

A

p-ANCA, necrotizing

340
Q

chrug-strauss

A

p-ANCA, granulomas, eosinophilia, asthma

341
Q

UTI most commonly arises from-

A

ascending infection

342
Q

gold standard of diagnosis

A

urine culture

343
Q

most common overall pathogen

A

E coli

344
Q

urethritis

A

pyuria with negative urine culture (gonorrhea, chlamydia)

345
Q

increased risk for pyelonephritis with

A

Vesicoureteral reflux

346
Q

what is the histological finding associated with chronic pyelonephritis?

A

thyroidization- atrophy of tubules with collection of proteinaceous material

347
Q

what are the most common causes of chronic pyelonephritis in children/adults?

A

children- reflux d/t abnormal VUJadults- obstruction from BPH or cervical cancer

348
Q

largest size of stone that will pass without intervention

A

5 mm

349
Q

m/c type of kidney stone

A

calcium

350
Q

m/c cause of calcium stones

A

idiopathic hypercalciuria

351
Q

drug that can help decrease occurrence of calcium stones

A

HCTZ

352
Q

type of stone associated with stag horn calculi

A

ammonium magnesium phosphate

353
Q

what type of bacteria cause AMP stones?

A

urease + (klebsiella, proteus)

354
Q

treatment of uric acid stones

A

urine alkalinization

355
Q

m/c type of stone in children

A

cysteine

356
Q

increased risk for ___ in patients with ESRD on dialysis

A

renal cell carcinoma

357
Q

cause of malakoplakia

A

chronic e coli cystitis

358
Q

findings in malakoplakia

A

in bladder- raised plaquesin kidney- PAS+ macrophages

359
Q

angiomyolipoma, association

A

hamartoma, assoc with tuberus sclerosis

360
Q

RCC is a tumor of-

A

kidney tubules

361
Q

classic triad of RCC

A

flank pain, hematuria, mass

362
Q

most common presenting symptom of RCC

A

hematuria

363
Q

5 paraneoplastic syndromes of RCC

A

epo- polycythemiaPTHrp- hypercalcemiaACTH- Cushingrenin- HTNleft varicocele

364
Q

most common histologic type of RCC

A

clear cell

365
Q

pathogenesis of clear cell RCC

A

loss of VHL (3p) = increased IGF-1 = increased HIF = increased VEGF

366
Q

sporadic clear cell RCC

A

older males, solitary mass, smoking

367
Q

hereditary clear cell RCC

A

von hippel lindau- also hemagioblastoma of the cerebellum

368
Q

gene associated with papillary RCC

A

MET

369
Q

3 cell types in a Wilm’s tumor

A

blastemaprimitive tubules stroma

370
Q

presentation of Wilm’s tumor

A

unilateral mass, hematuria, HTN

371
Q

3 syndromes assoc with Wilm’s tumor

A

WAGRDenys-DrashBeckwith-Wiedeman

372
Q

WAGR (symptoms, gene)

A

wilm’s, aniridia, genital abnormalities, retardation WT1

373
Q

Denys-Drash (symptoms, gene)

A

wilm’s, glomerular disease, male pseudohermaphroditism, WT1

374
Q

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (symptoms, gene)

A

wilm’s, neonatal hypoglycemia, hemihypertrophy, organomegaly, WT2

375
Q

where is WT1? WT2?

A

WT1- 11p13WT2- 11p15.5

376
Q

risk factors for urothelial carcinoma (4)

A

smoking*, naphthylene exposure, cyclophosphamide, azo dyes

377
Q

presentation of urothelial carcinoma

A

painless hematuria

378
Q

flat type vs papillary type

A

flat- high grade flat tumor, early p53 mustpapillary- low grade, then high, no early p53

379
Q

3 things that cause SCC of the bladder

A

chronic cystitis (old female)Schistosoma hematobium (egyptian male)long standing kidney stones

380
Q

3 things that cause adenocarcinoma of the bladder

A

urachal remnantbladder exostrophycystitis glandularis

381
Q

4 types of fibrocystic changes

A

duct proliferation duct dilationapocrine metaplasiafibrosis

382
Q

3 fibrocystic changes associated with increased risk of breast CA

A

ductal hyperplasia- 2xsclerosing adenosis- 2xatypical hyperplasia- 5x