Repro Flashcards
(122 cards)
1
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Pt had D&C, has not had menses since, what should be high on differential?
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Asherman syndrome
- scraped off stratum basalis, leaving endometrium inadequate for implantation (too much scar tissue/adhesions)
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deficiency in mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)
- hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, HYPOtension
- ambiguous genitalia d/t overproduction of androgens
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21-b-hydroxylase deficiency (MCC CAH)
- hypotension activates RAAS
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overproduction of mineralocorticoids with decreased levels of glucocorticoids and gonadal steroids
- HTN, hypokalemia
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17-a-hydroxylase def
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placenta adheres to surface of the myometrium, rather than decidua of uterus
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placenta accreta
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chorionic villi penetrate through the myometrium, to the uterine serosa or adjacent organs
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placenta percreta
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chorionic vili penetrate into myometrium
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placenta increta
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lutenized follicle cysts within the ovary
- woman presenting with unilateral or bilateral cystic adnexal masses with a history of recent pregnancy, known gestational trophoblastic disease, multiple gestations, ovarian hyperstimulation, or a pregnancy complicated by fetal hydrops
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theca lutein cyst
- form as a result of overstimulation from high levels of hCG
8
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- ovarian fibroma (proliferating spindle-shaped fibroblasts)
- ascites
- pleural effusion
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Meigs syndrome
- removal of the fibroma results in elimination of ascites and pleural effusion
9
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women in 30-40’s, pelvic pressure, pain, menorrhagia, and dysmenorrhea
- MC tumor in females
- appear as calcified lesions on xray
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leiomyoma
- benign neoplasm of smooth muscle
- can cause spontaneous abortion and infertility
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persistent scaling, eczematous eruption, or ulcerating lesion involving the nipple and areolar complex
- nipple may appear scaly or crusted, raw, vesicular, or ulcerated
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Paget disease of breast
11
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Paget disease of breast is a risk factor for what malignancy?
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invasive ductal carcinoma
12
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rapid onset and presents as red, warm, edematous skin that resembles inflammation
- thickening and dimpling of the skin that resembles an orange peel (peau d’orange)
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inflammatory breast carcinoma
13
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bloody nipple discharge without a palpable mass
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intraductal papilloma
14
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do aldosterone levels increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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increase
15
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does GFR increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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increase
16
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does systemic vascular resistance increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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decrease
17
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does tidal volume increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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increase
18
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does expiratory reserve volume increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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decrease
19
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does thyroid binding globulin increase or decrease in pregnancy?
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increase
- bound T3/T4 increases
- free thyroxine (T4) remains the same
20
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rare ovarian tumor containing ectopic thyroid tissue as the major cellular component
- nonspecific presenting symptoms that may include a pelvic mass, abdominal pain, ascites, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and hyperthyroidism
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struma ovarii
21
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what is the most common hormonal elevation seen in PCOS?
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increase in LH (LH:FSH > 2)
- increase in LH occurs due to pituitary oversecretion and leads to both decreased synthesis of FSH as well as increased androgen production
22
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what produces b-hCG?
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syncytiotrophoblast of placenta
- also produces progesterone and human placental lactogen (aka human chorionic somatomammotropin) during pregnancy
23
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what adverse effect can metoclopramide have on breast tissue?
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it is an anti-dopaminergic -> stops inhibition of prolactin -> galactorrhea
24
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male, 15-35 with a firm, nontender testicular mass that does not transilluminate
- precocious puberty, gynecomastia, impotence, or loss of libido
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choriocarcinoma
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solid, lobulated, yellow-tan tumor
- men of all ages, present with virilization and gynecomastia
- round nuclei, single prominent nucleoli, and abundant eosinophilic cytoplasm or abundant clear cytoplasm
- *reinke crystals* (rod-shaped intracytoplasmic crystal-like inclusions with rounded ends)
- inhibin alpha is tumor marker
leydig cell tumor
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occur both in children and in middle-aged adults
- well-circumscribed and pale yellow to whitish gray in color
- uniform tall polyhedral cells that are arranged in nests, sheets, and cords resembling spermatic tubules
- *perinuclear aggregates of intermediate filaments*
- inhibin alpha is tumor marker
sertoli cell tumor
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most common testicular neoplasm in infants and children
- painless and bulky testicular mass
- honeycomb pattern
- *schiller duval bodies (central vessel lined by fibrous tissue and surrounded by malignancy epithelial cells in a cystic space)
- a-fetoprotein is tumor marker
yolk sac tumor
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cystic swelling of the chorionic villi and proliferation of trophoblastic tissue, without formation of any fetal tissue or amniotic fluid
- abdominal growth, hCG much higher than normal pregnancy ( >200,000)
complete mole
| - partial mole will not have as high hCG
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what is the dominant estrogen of late pregnancy?
estrone
| - estradiol is dominant estrogen every other time
30
X-linked dominant, mutation causes methylation of FMR1 gene
- leads to CGG trinucleotide repeat
- mental retardation and autistic-like behaviors
fragile X
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hyperphagia, early-onset obesity, hypogonadism, developmental delay, and hypotonia
- small hands and feet, almond shaped eyes
- paternal deletion on Xsome 15, mom's copy is imprinted
Prader-Wili
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lack of embryonic migration of the olfactory bulb cells to the hypothalamus
- lack of puberty development
- lack of secondary sex characteristics
- decreased GnRH, LH, and FSH
- *decreased sense of smell*
Kallman syndrome
- idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism that results from a deficiency of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus
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pain caused by the abnormal implantation of endometrial glandular and stromal tissue within the myometrium
- uniformly enlarged and boggy uterus on physical examination, can be tender
adenomyosis
- more common in multiparous women, women over the age of 35, and those with a history of uterine surgeries such as cesarean section
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pale, ovoid nucleus, large nucleolus, and a large amount of pale-staining cytoplasm
- what are they called and when would you see them?
halo cells
| - Paget dz of breast
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benign, small tumor that is found beneath the areola
| - typically presents as bloody nipple discharge in woman less than 50
intraductal papilloma
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multiple bilateral malignant breast lesions
| - histo shows orderly row of cells, often described as “Indian files.”
invasive ductal carcinoma
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bilateral ovarian metastases from a gastrointestinal tract adenocarcinoma
- invasive, mucin-filled, signet ring cancer cells
- associated with acanthosis nigricans and leser-trelat sign
Krukenberg tumor
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what dopamine agonist is used to treat galactorrhea by inhibiting prolactin?
bromocriptine
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- short stature, web necked, widely spaced nipples
- streak ovaries (ovarian dysgenesis)
- infertility d/t primary amenorrhea (low estrogen) -> high LH/FSH
- horseshoe kidney and bicuspid aorta
turner syndrome
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male with gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction and decreased libido
- potential galactorrhea
prolactinoma
- pituitary adenoma that secretes excess prolactin, which decreases the secretion of GNrH and therefore, lowers LH and FSH
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hyperandrogenism, irregular menstrual cycles
- increased LH and total testosterone, decreased FSH
- state of hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance
PCOS
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LH activates what enzyme in theca cells?
desmolase
| - produces androstenedione
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FSH activates what enzyme in granulosa cells?
aromatase
| - produces estrogen
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where is oxytocin produces?
hypothalamus
| - released from posterior pituitary (same as ADH)
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taking tamoxifen (SERM) after mastectomy increase your chance of what?
endometrial carcinoma
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tx for endometriosis
- synthetic androgenic steroid that inhibits pituitary secretion of FSH and LH, inhibiting ovulation and ovarian estrogen release
danazol
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MCC primary amenorrhea
| - short stature, horseshoe kidney, coarctation of aorta, Madelung deformity of wrist, conductive hearing loss
Turner syndrome
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what ligament is almost always involved in ovarian torsion?
infundibulopelvic (suspensory ligament of ovary)
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what seizure med is known to cause fetal hydantoin syndrome?
| - cleft lip, nail hypoplasia, growth and mental retardation, cardiac defects
phenytoin
| - osteomalacia is a long term side effect for mother, NOT fetus
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what mood stabilizer is known to cause Ebstein's anomaly in pregnancy?
- large R atrium, small R ventricle
lithium
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Estrogen promotes healthy bone turnover by inhibiting what?
osteoclasts
| - after menopause, no more inhibition means too much osteoclast activity
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when fetal blood vessels cross over internal os and are at risk of a tear?
- causes painful vaginal bleeding
vasa previa
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gestational sac located in the lower uterine area instead of the typical fundal implantation, or close to or within a prior cesarean scar
1. Loss of placental homogeneity appearing as venous lakes or placental lacunae
2. Retroplacental myometrial thickness < 1 mm
3. Disruption of the normally continuous white line between the bladder wall and uterine serosa interface
placenta accreta
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progestin in OCP's suppresses what?
LH release
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estrogen in OCP's suppresses what?
FSH release
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genetic male, phenotypic female
- testes develop due to the presence of the SRY gene on the Y chromosome and are often found within the labia, inguinal canal, or intra-abdominally.
androgen insensitivity syndrome
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what drug is a glucocorticoid and progesterone antagonist that competitively binds to the intracellular progesterone receptor to block the effects of progesterone
- it changes the uterine lining and causes detachment of the pregnancy, softening and opening of the cervix, and increasing uterine sensitivity to prostaglandin
mifepristone
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synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog that has been shown to induce uterine contractions
- does not inhibit progestin
misoprostol
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what does thyroid release hormone stimulate other than the thyroid?
prolactin release
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what tanner stage?
- dark, coarse pubic hair that is sparse in distribution and enlargement of the breast, but with no separation of contour
stage 3
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what tanner stage?
| - pubic hair that is adult in quality (dark and coarse) but is limited to the pubic area, sparing the thighs
stage 4
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what tanner stage?
| - projection of the papilla above the areola and breast mound
stage 5 (sexually mature)
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selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- inhibits negative feedback of estrogen in the hypothalamus on gonadotropin release
- increases release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary gland
- causes ovarian hyperstimulation -> multiple enlarged follicles are stimulated
clomiphene
| - used to treat infertility in PCOS
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GnRH analog, administered in continuous fashion to decrease LH and FSH production
leuprolide
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antiandrogen used to decrease testosterone production
| - inhibits 5-alpha reductase (thus inhibiting conversion of T -> DHT)
finasteride
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semisynthetic ergot alkaloid and dopamine receptor agonist
| - inhibits prolactin secretion
bromocriptine
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persistent elevation of LH levels relative to FSH should immediately make you think of what?
PCOS
- estrogen must reach a certain concentration to trigger an LH surge -> ovulation
- in PCOS, estrogen levels do not reach the required concentrations -> anovulation
- excess androgens result in hirsutism, acne, and male pattern balding
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what is the shortest antero-posterior diameter through which the fetal head must pass?
obstetric conjugate
| - extends from the sacral promontory to the closest point on the convex posterior surface of the symphysis pubis
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what is the widest distance between the iliopectineal lines?
transverse diameter
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large, atypical adenocarcinoma cells with pale to clear cytoplasm (clear halos) that infiltrate though the epidermis as either single cells or clusters of cells
Paget's disease of the breast
| - look for older woman with nonhealing eczema on the nipple
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*Nodular* proliferation of cells extending from the stratum basalis
basal cell carcinoma (skin)
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Stromal overgrowth with compressed glandular structures
phyllodes tumor
| - fibroepithelial neoplasm of stroma of the breast
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what is the first line tx for prevention of maternal transmission of HIV?
zidovudine and lamivudine
| - both NRTI's that competitively inhibit reverse transcriptase (RNA-dependent DNA polymerase)
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69 XXY or 69 XXX
- mildly elevated b-hCG
- can contian fetal parts (fetal heart tones can be heard early on)
partial mole
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46 XX
- uterine size enlarged for gestational age
- significantly elevated beta-hCG (> 100,000 mIU/mL)
- absence of fetal parts upon ultrasound
complete mole
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what is the earliest phenotypic change seen in puberty?
thelarche, aka breast development (average age 10)
- occurs in response to estradiol release from the ovaries
NOTE that adrenarche and gonardarche happen first (age 6-8), but no phenotypic changes can be seen, it is only hormonal
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genetic males born with ambiguous genitalia
- may present with a clitoral-like phallus, bifid scrotum, pseudovaginal perineoscrotal hypospadias, and a rudimentary prostate
- internal genitalia are normal and luteinizing hormone (LH) may be normal or increased
- when child reaches puberty, testes descend and genitalia become more masculine in appearance
5-alpha reductase deficiency
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most common testicular tumors in young adult males aged 15-35
- histo shows large cells in lobules with watery cytoplasm and a "fried egg" appearance
- Cryptorchidism is a known risk factor (for all testicular germ cell tumors)
- malignant, but metz slowly and respond well to radiation
seminoma
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osteopathic treatment for dysmenorrhea?
sacral inhibition
| - influences parasympathic activity to pelvic organs
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chapmans point for ovaries?
on the pubic tubercle
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chapmans point for uterus?
b/l sacral base, between L4/5 TP
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what hormone
- causes the cervical mucus to become thick
- raises basal body temperature
- inhibits both LH and FSH secretion
progesterone
| - highest during luteal phase
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what hormone
- causes the cervical mucus to be thin and watery
- inhibits FSH secretion
- stimulates mitosis of the endometrium
estrogen
| - highest during follicular phase
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when is the follicular phase?
day 1-13
| - menses, then proliferative phase
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when is the luteal phase?
day 14-28
| - aka secretory phase
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what hormone is highest during menses, and then is the lowest of all 4 hormones the rest of the month?
FSH
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should be suspected in any pregnant women who experiences vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks, especially when the bleeding is painless
- risk factors include a previous cesarean section, grand multiparity (usually > 5 deliveries), multiple gestation, increased maternal age, infertility treatment, previous surgery to the uterus, and smoking
placenta previa
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high-riding testis with abnormal transverse lie and loss of the cremasteric reflex
- identified by Doppler ultrasound and immediate surgical evaluation
testicular torsion
| - T10-11 sympathetics
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Dopamine antagonists are the most common culprits of what?
- antipsychotic medications (FGA MC haloperidol and fluphenazine); SGA (risperidone and paliperidone); and prokinetic agents (metoclopramide).
galactorrhea
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what does GnRH stimulate?
FSH, LH
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OCP's have a protective effect on what tissue?
endometrial and ovarian
| - no change to breast tissue, evidence shows increased risk of cervical cancer?
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leuprolide can be given continuously as a treatment for what?
uterine fibroids
- is a GnRH analog that works as an agonist when given in a pulsatile manner
- when given continuously, works as an antagonist
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MOA of sildenafil?
inhibits phosphodiesterase-5 causing an increase in *cGMP*
| - relaxes the smooth muscle of the vascular corpora cavernosa
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lower back pain, vaginal bleeding, and ultrasound findings of a dark crescent-shaped region
placental abruption
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what ligament does the artery of Sampson run through?
the round ligament
| - connects the uterine fundus with the labia majora, running through the inguinal canal
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In patients older than 35, what are the 3 MCC (bugs) of epididymitis?
Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas, and Proteus
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In patients younger than 35, what are the 3 MCC of epididymitis?
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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what is the function of BRCA1?
homologous recombination
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cellulitis of the periglandular tissue caused by nipple trauma from breastfeeding coupled with the introduction of bacteria from the infant’s pharynx into the nipple ducts
mastitis
| - S. aureus is MCC
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woman in 50-60's, malignant ovarian tumor of epithelial origin
- ingrowths of papillary and glandular structures with stromal invasion
- *psammoma bodies*
- poorly differentiated, often described as solid sheets of cells
serous cystadenocarcinoma
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malignant epithelial tumor
- multiple loculi lined with mucin-secreting epithelium and stromal invasion
- *pseudomyxoma peritonei*
mucinous adenocarcinoma
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metastatic tumor, typically located from the stomach to the ovaries (usually bilateral)
- filled with mucin
- signet ring appearance
Krukenberg tumor
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- Benign ovarian tumor
- Bilateral in 10%-25% of cases
- Typically filled with pale yellow or clear serous fluid
- Treatment is either unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy or ovarian cystectomy
serous cystadenoma
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- Benign ovarian tumor
- Filled with mucin, often multiloculated
- Bilateral in less than 5% of cases
- Oftentimes very large tumors
mucinous cystadenoma
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- Typically benign ovarian tumor
| - Characterized by transitional (bladder) epithelium with stromal invasion
Brenner tumor
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homogenous, thin, gray/white discharge that is smooth in texture and found to coat the vaginal walls
- pH > 4.5
- clue cells
- whiff test
BV -> gardnerella
- V common in pregnancy
- treat w/ oral metronidazole
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green, frothy copious discharge
| - cells may appear to have a corkscrew motility
trichimonas
| - tx w/ oral metronidazole
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male w/ bitemporal hemianopsia, gynecomastia, erectile dysfunction, infertility
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pituitary adenoma (prolactinoma MC)
- hypogonadotropic hypogonadism: prolactin inhibits GnRH -> decreased FSH/LH -> decreased testosterone
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what hormone is responsible for testosterone production?
LH
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what hormone is responsible for spermatogenesis?
FSH
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folate antagonist that binds to the catalytic site of dihydrofolate reductase
- used to treat ectopic pregnancy
methotrexate
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what is the first line agent for advanced ovarian cancer?
paclitaxel
- binds to beta subunit of tubulin, enhances microtubular stabilization
- formation of microtubule bundles that interfere with mitosis and cell division
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genetic condition causing defective luteinizing hormone (LH) receptors on the Leydig cells
- ca present with hypospadius, micropenis, ambiguous genitalia, cryptorchidism, atrophic testes, bifid scrotum, and/or female external genitalia
- prostate, seminal vesicles, ductus deferens, and epididymis can be absent
Leydig cell hypoplasia
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what hormone is responsible for the development of the mesonephric ducts?
- giving rise to the seminal vesicles, epididymis, ejaculatory duct, ductus deferens, and part of the prostate gland
LH
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what hormone has structural homology with the TSH-FSH-LH hormone family through the alpha subunit?
hCG
- conditions that carry elevated hCG levels (i.e. testicular cancer) can produce symptoms of other hormones
- hyperthyroidism (through TSH) and gynecomastia (through LH)
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male 46XY genotype, but external female phenotype
- no internal reproductive organs, meaning no uterus or uterine tubes, but instead have a “blind pouch” vagina
- undescended testes, palpable inguinal masses
- labs will reveal an increase in testosterone, estrogen, and LH
complete androgen insensitivity
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male phenotype with testicular atrophy and female hair distribution
- dysgenesis of the seminiferous tubules -> increased FSH
- abnormal Leydig function -> decreased testosterone, increased LH, increased estrogen
Klinefelter syndrome (47XXY)
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what SERM is used as treatment for osteoporosis?
raloxifene
| - no increased risk of endometrial cancer (like tamoxifen)
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teenage female with fully developed secondary sex characteristics (normal ovaries, NL breast development and pubic hair)
- short vagina, variable uterus -> won't menstruate
vaginal agenesis aka Mayer-Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome
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46XY males who appear phenotypically female
- no pubic hair or secondary sex characteristics
- no uterus or ovaries
- cryptorchid testes
androgen insensitivity syndrome
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primary amenorrhea, no secondary sex characteristics, olfactory sensory defect
Kallman syndrome
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prominent forehead, long narrow face, large ears, prominent chin, macroorchidism
fragile X
| - small gap on tip of long arm of X xsome (appears broken/fragile)
