Funeral Pathology - 5.1 Study Guide

Implantation of a fertilized ovum outside of the uterus.

Ectopic pregnancy

Inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the uterine cervix.

Endocervicitis

Inflammation of the lining of the uterus.

Endometritis

Inflammation of the ovaries.

Oophoritis

Inflammation of the prostate gland.

Prostatitis

Inflammation of a fallopian tube.

Salpingitis

What is endometriosis?

The presence of functioning ectopic endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity

Describe a dermoid cyst.

a nonmalignant cystic tumor containing elements derived from the ectoderm, such as hair, teeth, or skin

What is eclampsia?

a potentially severe hypertensive disorder of pregnancy

What is cryptorchism?

failure of the testes to descend into the scrotum

What is orchitis?

inflammation of one or both testicles

What is vaginitis?

inflammation of the vagina