The Ovaries and Fallopian Tubes Vocab/ Questions Flashcards
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___: the area located posterior to the broad ligaments and adjacent to the uterus, which contains the ovaries and fallopian tubes
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adnexa
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___: the longest most tortuous segment of the Fallopian tube
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ampulla
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___: peritoneal outpouching located between the bladder and the uterus; also referred to as the vesicouterine pouch
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anterior cul de sac
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___: excessive fluid in the peritoneal cavity
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ascites
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___: small benign ovarian tumors
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brenner tumors
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___: protein that may be increased in the blood of women with ovarian cancer and other abnormalities
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CA 125
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___: another name for endometriomas
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chocolate cysts
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___: hairlike projections within the Fallopian tube
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cilia
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___: the remaining structure of the corpus luteum after its
deterioration
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corpus albicans
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___: temporary endocrine gland that results from the rupture of the Graafian follicle after ovulation
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corpus luteum
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___: physiologic cyst that develops after ovulation has occurred
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corpus luteal cyst
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___: the corpus luteum that is maintained during an early pregnancy for the purpose of producing estrogen and primarily progesterone
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corpus luteum of pregnancy
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___: structure that contains the developing oocyte
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cumulus oophorus
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___: benign ovarian mass that is composed of the three germ cell layers; also referred to as a dermoid cyst
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cystic teratoma
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___: a small cyst within a large cyst
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daughter cyst
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___: another name for cystic teratoma
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dermoid cyst
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___: mass of hair within a cystic teratoma
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dermoid mesh
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___: part of a dermoid tumor that contains various tissues and may produce posterior shadowing during a sonographic examination
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dermoid plug
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___: painful sexual intercourse
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dyspareunia
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___: the outer germ cell layer of the embryo that develops into the
skin, hair, and nails, and other structures
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ectoderm
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___: the germ cell layer of the embryo that develops into the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts
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endoderm
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___: a typically malignant ovarian tumor that is often associated with a history of endometrial cancer, endometriosis, and endometrial hyperplasia
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endometroid tumor
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___: benign, blood-containing tumor that forms from the implantation of ectopic endometrial tissue; tumor associated with endometriosis
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endometrioma
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___: functional ectopic endometrial tissue located outside the uterus
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endometriosis
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___: an ovarian sex cord-stromal tumor found in middle-aged women
fibroma
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___: the fingerlike extension of the fallopian tube located on the
infundibulum
fimbria
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___: hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that causes the development of multiple follicles on the ovaries
follicle stimulating hormone
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___: ovarian cyst that forms as a result of the failure of the Graafian follicle to ovulate
follicular cysts
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___: a type of neoplasm derived from germ cells of the gonads; may also be found outside the reproductive tract
germ cell tumor
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___: a disease associated with an abnormal proliferation of the trophoblastic cells during pregnancy; may also be referred to as a molar pregnancy
gestational trophoblastic disease
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___: the name for the dominant follicle prior to ovulation
Graafian follicle
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___: blood within the Fallopian tube
hematosalpinx
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___: a cyst that contains blood
hemorrhagic cyst
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___: excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair growth is normally negligible
hirsutism
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___: hormone produced by the trophoblastic cells of the early placenta; may also be used as a tumor marker in nongravid patients and males
human chorionic gonadotropin
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___: the abnormal accumulation of fluid within the Fallopian tube
hydrosalpinx
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___: excessive vomiting
hyperemis
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___: a radiographic procedure that uses a dye instilled into the endometrial cavity and fallopian tubes to evaluate for internal abnormalities
hysterosalpingography
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___: the distal segment of the fallopian tube
infundibulum
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___: the segment of the fallopian tube that lies within the uterine
horn (cornu)
interstitial
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___: tube: the segment of the fallopian tube that is located between the interstitial and ampulla; uterus: area of the uterus between the corpus and the cervix
isthmus
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___: malignant ovarian tumor that metastasizes from most likely the gastrointestinal tract
krukenberg tumor
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___: destruction or breaking down
lysis
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___: developing into cancer
malignant degeneration
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___: ascites and pleural effusion in the presence of a benign
ovarian tumor
meigs syndrome
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___: abnormally heavy and prolonged menstruation
menorrhagia
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___: the germ cell layer of the embryo that develops into the circulatory system, muscles, reproductive system, and other structure
mesoderm
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___: pelvic pain at the time of ovulation
mittleschmertz
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___: having more than one internal cavity
multiloculated
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___: the creation of an ovum
oogenesis
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___: the surgical removal of an ovarian cyst
ovarian cystectomy
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___: a syndrome resulting from hyperstimulation of the ovaries by fertility drugs; results in the development of multiple, enlarged follicular ovarian cysts
ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
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___: an abnormality that results from the ovary twisting on its mesenteric connection, consequently cutting off the blood supply to the ovary
ovarian torsion
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___: the release of the mature egg from the ovary
ovulation
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___: a small projection of tissue
papillary projections
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___: leiomyoma (fibroid) that extends from the uterus on a stalk
pedunculate uterine leiomyoma
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___: infection of the female genital tract that may involve the ovaries, uterus, and/or the fallopian tubes
PID
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___: contractions that move in a wavelike pattern to propel a substance
peristalsis
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___: inflammation of peritoneal lining
peritonitis
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___: intraperitoneal extension of mucin-secreting cells that result from the rupture of a malignant mucinous ovarian tumor or possibly a malignant tumor of the appendix
pseudomyxoma peritonei
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___: secondary sexual development induced by sex steroids or from other sources like ovarian tumors, adrenal tumors, or steroid use
pseudo precocious puberty
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___: the presence of pus within the Fallopian tubes
pyosalpinx
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___: inflammation of the Fallopian tubes
salpingitis
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___: an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands
sebum
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___: a partition separating two or more cavities
septations
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___: malignant sex cord-stromal ovarian neoplasm that is associated with virilization
sertoli leading cell tumor
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___: tumor marker that is elevated in the presence of an ovarian dysgerminoma and other abdominal abnormalities
serum lactate dehydrogenase
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___: ovarian tumors that arise from the gonadal ridges
sex cord stroll tumors
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___: a sonographic procedure that uses saline instillation into the endometrial cavity and fallopian tubes to evaluate for internal abnormalities
sonohysterography
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___: functional ovarian cysts that are found in the presence of elevated levels of human chorionic gonadotropin; also referred to as a theca luteal cyst
theca lutein cysts
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___: benign ovarian sex cord stromal tumor that produces estrogen in older women
thecoma
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___: denotes the sonographic appearance of a cystic teratoma (dermoid) when only the anterior element of the mass is seen, while the greater part of the mass is obscured by shadowing
tip of iceberg sign
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___: inferior portion of the pelvis that contains the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, small bowel, sigmoid colon, and rectum
true pelvis
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___: having only one internal cavity
unilocular
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___: (female) changes within the female that are typically associated with males; caused by increased androgens and may lead to deepening of the voice and hirsutism
virilization
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___: an indicator of the torsed ovarian pedicle adjacent to the ovary, appearing as a round mass with concentric hypoechoic and hyperechoic rings that demonstrates a swirling color Doppler signature
whirlpool sign
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___: malignant germ cell tumor of the ovary
yolk sac tumor
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an endometrioma most likely appears as ___
mostly cystic mass with low level echoes
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with what ovarian tumor is meigs syndrome mostly associated
fibroma
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Sonographically, which of the following would most likely be confused for a pedunculated fibroid tumor because of its solid appearing structure?
a. Serous cystadenoma
fibroma
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During a pelvic sonogram, you visualize a small cyst located adjacent to the ovary. What is the most likely etiology of this cyst?
paraovarian cyst
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The most common benign ovarian tumor is the
cystic teratoma
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The ovarian mass that contains fat, sebum, and teeth is the
dermoid
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The ovarian cysts that are most often bilateral and are associated with markedly elevated levels of hCG are the
theca lectin cysts
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The cystic mass commonly noted with a pregnancy is the
corpus luteum cyst
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The sonographic appearance of an ovarian dermoid tumor in which only the anterior elements of the mass can be seen, while the greater part of the mass is obscured by shadowing is consistent with
tip of iceberg sign
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The dominant follicle prior to ovulation is termed the
Graafian follicle
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After the Graafian follicle ruptures, the remaining structure is termed the
corpus luteum
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Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating ovarian volume?
length x width x height x 0.5233
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Which of the following sonographic findings would not increase the likelihood of an ovarian malignancy?
anechoic components with acoustic enhancement
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Normal ovarian flow is said to be
high resistant during menstruation and low at ovulation
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What would be a predisposing condition that would increase the risk for suffering from ovarian torsion?
ovarian mass
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The malignant ovarian tumor with gastrointestinal origin is the
krukenberg tumor
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the malignant ovarian mass associated with pseudomyxoma peritonea is the ___
dysgerminoma
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all of the following adnexal masses appear monographically similar to a uterine leiomyoma except
paraovarian cyst
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which of the following is also referred to as a chocolate cyst
endometrioma
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The ovarian tumor associated with an elevated serum lactate dehydrogenase is the
dysgerminoma
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Which of the following is a tumor of ectopic endometrial tissue?
endometrioma
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What ovarian mass is associated with virilization?
sertoli leydig cell tumor
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A 24-year-old female patient presents to the emergency department with severe right lower quadrant pain, nausea, and vomiting. The sonographic examination reveals an enlarged ovary with no detectable Doppler signal. What is the most likely diagnosis?
ovarian torsion
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Which of the following is an estrogen-producing ovarian tumor
thecoma
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What ovarian tumor will most likely have a moth-eaten appearance on sonography?
krukenberg tumor
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A 55-year-old patient presents to the sonography department with a history of pelvic pressure, abdominal swelling, and abnormal uterine bleeding. A pelvic sonogram reveals a large, multiloculated cystic mass with papillary projections. What is the most likely diagnosis?
serous systadenocarcinoma
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27. A patient with an ovarian mass presents with an elevated serum AFP. Which of the following would be the most likely?
yolk sac tumor
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The ovarian cyst associated with gestational trophoblastic disease is the ___
theca lutein cyst
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Pus within the fallopian tube is termed ___
pyosalpinx
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Which of the following is the most common malignancy of the ovary?
serous cystadenocarcinoma
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The short and narrow segment of the fallopian tube distal to the interstitial segment is the ___
isthmus
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The fingerlike extensions of the fallopian tube are called
fimbria
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The longest and most tortuous segment of the fallopian tube is the
interstitial
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Blood within the fallopian tube is termed ___
hematosalpinx
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Hairlike projections within the fallopian tube are called ___
cilia
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The inner layer of the wall of the fallopian tube is the ___
muscular layer
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The most distal part of the fallopian tube is the ___
infundibulum
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The segment of the fallopian tube where fertilization typically occurs is the ___
ampulla
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What substance does hysterosalpingography utilize for the visualization of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes?
radiographic contrast
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Which of the following is associated with the “whirlpool sign”?
ovarian torsion
