Pelvis Flashcards
What is the most common type of pelvic mass in young women?
Ovarian cyst
What are some benign female pelvic neoplasms?
Cystadenomas, fibroids, teratomas
What are some malignant female pelvic neoplasms?
Endometrial carcinoma, ovarian carcinoma, cervical carcinoma
Which malignant carcinoma of the pelvis is most common in females?
Endometrial
What is the 5th leading cause of cancer death in females?
Ovarian carcinoma
What are some features to notice in the first trimester of pregnancy?
Fetal heart, arm buds, leg buds, choroid plexus
What are some features to notice in the second trimester?
Volume of amniotic fluid, volume of fetus, placenta size and location, fetal anatomical survey
What are some features to notice in the third trimester?
Evaluate growth, confirm normal development (skull, spine, heart, abdomen, extremities)
What are the three most common locations where kidney stones can cause obstruction?
Ureteropelvic juction, ureter crossing the iliac vessels, uteterovesico junction
What is emphysematous cystitis? What generally causes it?
Inflammation of the bladder due to air become trapped within the bladder wall. E. Coli
What type of bladder creates the Christmas tree appearance?
Neurogenic bladder
What type of rupture in the bladder requires surgical intervention?
Intraperitoneal rupture
What are some benign bladder masses?
Leiomyomas, hemangiomas, neurofibromas, endometriosis
What is the second most common cause of cancer death in males?
Prostate carcinoma
What is the most common cause of scrotal enlargement?
Hydrocele
