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