Second Half Flashcards
(99 cards)
What is the most common malignant cell type for ovarian cancer in adults?
Epithelial cell
What is the most common malignant cell type for ovarian cancer in children/adolescents?
Germ Cell
You are currently in the room with a patient who has been diagnosed with submucosal leiomyoma (fibroids). She is 33 and still desiring pregnancy what are your two options for treatment?
1) Hysteroscopic myomectomy
2) short-term contraceptive management
What is the treatment for endometritis?
Doxycycline 100mg bid x 10-14 days
How do you treat an 18 year old female who has a CIN3 on colposcopy?
Excision Procedure/Ablation
Which tool diagnoses and stages ovarian cancer?
Laparotomy
A 15 yo girl has not yet had her period and is worried about it since all her friends have had theirs. What should you use to help you differentiate between various causes of amenorrhea?
Whether or not she has had any secondary sexual development.
What are some side effects of menopause?
Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, new onset depression, vaginal dryness, memory change, joint aches and pain
What falls under the Rotterdam criteria?
Anovulation or oligo-ovulation
Hyperandrogenism
Polycystic ovaries via TVUS
What is the most common cause of Secondary Amenorrhea?
Pregnancy
What are some risk factors for ovarian cancer?
Long term estrogen (nulliparity, early menarche, late menopause), endometriosis, genetics (BRCA, HNPCC), lower SES, Caucasian, age > 50
True or false: the goal of PCOS management is to prevent endometrial dysplasia & induce ovulation.
True
A 25 y/o female comes in to do her routine pap smear. What is the next step if the cytology report comes back “unsatisfactory cytology” ?
Repeat pap smear
What is the most common cause of secondary amenorrhea?
Pregnancy
What are some possible symptoms of cervical cancer?
Early → often Asx but may see lesions, AUB, postcoital bleeding
Advanced → Pelvic or low back pain, Lymphadenopathy, Bulk sx, Visible lesions on exam
What are some protective factors against ovarian cancer?
Anything that lowers ovulation frequency → Multiparous, Breastfeeding, Contraceptives, Tubal ligation
What is the first line of prevention for Cervical Cancer?
HPV Vaccination
A 40 year old women claims she is not sexually active, should she still get HPV testing?
Yes because the patient’s claims can not always be trusted
Pt age 55 comes in with vague sxs including bloating, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach ache and pelvic pain. What is most likely diagnosis?
Ovarian CA
What age should you start HPV testing with cytology?
Age 30
What is the diagnosis and treatment for GYN patients who present with endometrial or cervical polyps?
Polypectomy
What is the number 1 cause of primary amenorrhea?
Pregnancy
How often should you perform cervical cytology for patients ages 21-29?
Every 3 years
What is a common presentation for a female with hyperprolactinemia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?
Short stature, galactorrhea, diabetes insipidus, H/A