med term ch 8 female rep pathology
choriocarcinoma
a malignant tumor arising from the chorionic membrane surrounding the uterus
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
abbr CIN benign "cervical dysplasia", this abnormal cell growth may not develop into cancer reported in grads I, II, and III, with I being the mildest and III the most severe
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
abbr DUB abnormal uterine bleeding not caused by a tumor, inflammation, or pregnancy PMB stands for postmenopausal bleeding
epithelial ovarian cancer
abbr EOC an inherited mutation of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene is linked to the risk of this malignancy and breast cancer
infiltrating ductal carcinoma
abbr IDC the most common type of breast cancer arises from the cells that line the milk ducts
polycystic ovary syndrome
abbr PCOS bilateral presence of numerous cysts, caused by a hormonal abnormality leading to the secretion of androgens can cause acne, facial hair, and infertility
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
abbr PMMD mood disorder that includes depression, irritability, fatigue, changes in appetite or sleep, and difficulty in concentrating occurs 1 - 2 weeks before onset of menstrual flow
premenstrual syndrome
abbr PMS poorly understood group of symptoms that occur in some women on a cyclic basis: breast pain, irritability, fluid retention, headache, and lack of coordination are some of the symptoms
nuchal cord
abnormal but common occurrence of the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck of the neonate
preeclampsia
abnormal condition of pregnancy with unknown cause, marked by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria also toxemia of pregnancy
galactorrhea
abnormal discharge of milk from the breasts
polymenorrhea
abnormally frequent menstrual flow
menorrhagia
abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual period may be an indication of fibroids
oligomenorrhea
abnormally light or infrequent menstrual flow menorrhea refers to the normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus
lobular carcinoma
about 15% of breast cancers tumors begin in the glandular tissue of the breast at the ends of the milk ducts
miscarriage
also abortion termination of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable spontaneous vs therapeutic abortion
mature teratoma of the ovary
also termed "dermoid cysts" usually noncancerous ovarian growths arise from germ cells
leiomyoma of the uterus
also termed fibroids smooth muscle tumors of the uterus are usually nonpainful growths which may be removed surgically
endometrial hyperplasia
benign excessive development of cells in the lining of the uterus this condition is benign but can become malignant
ovarian cyst
benign, fluid-filled sac can be either a follicular cyst, which occurs when a follicle does not rupture at ovulation, or a cyst of the corpus luteum, caused when it does not continue its transformation
endometrial adenocarcinoma
by far the most common cancer of the uterus, this type develops from the cells that line the uterus
retroflexion of uterus
condition in which the body of the uterus is bent backward, forming an angle with the cervix also "tipped uterus"
cephalopelvic disproportion
condition in which the infant's head is larger than the pelvic outlet it must pass through, thereby inhibiting normal labor and birth one of the indications for a cesarean section
erythroblastosis fetalis
condition in which the mother is Rh negative and her fetus is Rh positive, causing the mother to form antibodies to the Rh-positive factor
endometriosis
condition in which the tissue that makes up the lining of the uterus, the endometrium, is found ectopically causes are unknown
hematosalpinx
condition of blood in the fallopian tubes
polyhydramnios
condition of excessive amniotic fluid
hydrosalpinx
condition of fluid in the fallopian tubes
oligohydramnios
condition of low or missing amniotic fluid
agalactia
condition of mother's inability to produce milk
pyosalpinx
condition of pus in the fallopian tubes
mastoptosis
downward displacement of the breasts
vaginal prolapse
downward displacement of the vagina also colpoptosis
menometrorrhagia
excessive menstrual flow and uterine bleeding other than that caused by menstruation
eclampsia
extremely serious form of hypertension secondary to pregnancy patients are at risk for coma, convulsions, and death
anovulation
failure of the ovary to release an ovum
hysteroptosis
falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal location in the body also uterine prolapse
adhesions
fallopian tubes scar tissue that binds surfaces together a sequela of PID, in which, as a result of the inflammation, the tubes heal closed, causing infertility
fibrocystic changes of the breast
formerly called fibrocystic disease benign condition that affects the glandular and stromal tissue changes may take a variety of forms with typical symptoms of lumpiness, cysts, and/or pain
vulvodynia
idiopathic syndrome of nonspecific complaints of pain of the vulva
ectopic pregnancy
implantation of the embryo in any location but the uterus
oophoritis
inflammation of an ovary
mastitis
inflammation of the breast
cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix
vulvitis
inflammation of the external female genitalia
salpingitis
inflammation of the fallopian tubes
endometritis
inflammation of the inner layer of the uterus, the endometrium
thelitis
inflammation of the nipples also acromastitis, meaning inflammation of the extremities of the breast
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina
vulvovaginitis
inflammation of the vulva and vagina
amenorrhea
lack of menstrual flow
squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix
most common type of cervical cancer thought to be caused by the human papilloma virus also one of the most curable cancers if detected in its early stages
fibroadenoma of the breast
noncancerous breast tumors composed of fibrous and glandular tissue
dysmenorrhea
painful menstrual flow, cramps
placenta previa
placenta that is malpositioned in the uterus, so that it covers the opening of the cervix
abruptio placentae
premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall; may result in a sever hemorrhage that can threaten both infant and maternal lives also ablatio placentae
Paget disease of the breast
rare form of cancer, this malignancy of the nipple can occur in men and women
leiomyosarcoma
rare type of cancer of the smooth muscle of the uterus
meconium staining
refers to fetal defecation while in utero and indicates fetal distress meconium is the first feces of the newborn
leukorrhea
whitish discharge usually resulting from an inflammation of the cervix