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what is the venous drainage of the left ovary/testis?
left gonadal vien - left renal vein - IVC
what is the venous drainage of the right ovary/testis?
right gonadal vien - IVC
what is the lymphatic drainage of the ovaries/testes?
para-aortic lymph nodes
what is the lymphatic drainage of the vulva/scrotum?
supericial inguinal nodes - this also drains the distal 1/3 of the vagina
what is the lymphatic drainage of the proximal 2/3 of the vagina/uterus?
obturator, external iliac and hypogastric nodes
what does the suspensory ligament of the ovaries connect?
ovaries to the lateral pelvic wall
what does the suspensory ligament of the avoaries contain?
ovarian vessels
what does the cardinal ligament connect?
cervix to the side wall of the pelvis
what does the cardinal ligament contain?
uterine vessels
what does the round ligament of the uterus connect?
uterine fundus to labia majora; (travels through the round inguinal canal, and is derived from the gubernaculum)
what does the broad ligament connect?
uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries to the pelvic side walls
what does the broad ligament contain?
ovaries, fallopain tubes and round ligaments of the uterus
what does the ligament of the ovary connect?
ovary to the uterus
what is the pathway of sperm during ejaculation?
SEVEN UP: Seminiferous tubules, Epididymis, Vas deferens, Ejacualtory ducts (Nothing), Urethra, Penis
what is the automonic innervation of erection?
PNS - NO increases cGMP = vasodilation
What is the autonomic innervation of emission in the male sexual response?
SNS - hypogastric nerve
what is the autonomic innervation of ejaculation of the male sexual response?
SNS viceral and somatic nerves - pudendal nerve
what is the acrosome of sperm derived from?
golgi apparatus
what is the falgellum of sperm derived from?
one of the centrioles
what is the middle piece (neck) of sperm derived from?
mitochondria
what energy source do sperm use?
fructose
what is the function of spermatogonia?
they are germ cells - maintain the germ pool and product primary spermatocytes
what is the function of sertoli cells?
secrete inhibin - inhibits FSH; secrete androgen binding protein - maintain levels of testosterone; form the blood testis barrier; support and nourish developing spermatozoa, regulate spermatogenesis and produce anti-mullerian hormone
what is the function of leydig cells?
secrete testosterone
what is contained in the seminal vesicle product?
accounts for 60% of total volume - fructose, ascorbic acid, porstaglandins, phophorylcholine, flavins
what is contained in prostate procuts?
zinc, citric acid, phospholipids, acid phosphatase and fibrinolysin
what is the sequence of sperm maturation?
1. spermatogonium, 2. primary spermatocytes, 3. secondary spermatocytes, 4. spermatid, undergo spermiogenesis - 5. spermatozoan
what cell is stimulated by FSH in spermatogenesis?
FSH stimulates Sertoli = sperm production
what cell is stimulated by LH in spermatogenesis?
LH stimulates Leydig cells = testosterone production
what is the function of testosterone?
1. differentiation of the epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles; 2. growth spurt, 3. deepening of voice, 4. closing of epiphyseal plates, 5. libido
what is the function of DHT?
early = differentiation of penis, scrotum, prostate; late = prostate growth, balding, sebaceous gland activity
what is the effect of exogenous testosterone on spermatogenesis?
exgoenous testosterone inhibits HPG axis = decreased intratesticular testosterone = decreased testicular size = azoospermia
what is the funciton of estrogen?
1. development of genitalai and breast, female fat distribution, 2. growth of follicle, endometrial proliferation, increased myometrial excitability, 3. upregualtion of E, LH, P receptors, feedback inhibition of FSH and LH, LH surge, stimulation of prolactin (but it BLOCKS its action at the breat = prevents lactation), 4. increased transport proteins, SHBG, increases HDL, decreases LDL
what are the sources of estrogen?
ovary - 17β-estradiol; placenta - estriol, blood (aromatization)
what are the potencies of the 3 estrogens?
estradiol > estrone > estriol
what are the sources of testosterone?
DHT and T - testes; androstenedion - adrenal gland
what are the potencies of the 3 testosterones?
DHT > T > androstenedione
where is estrogen made in the ovary?
in the granulosa cell
which cell in the ovary is stimulated by FSH?
granulosa cell to produce estrogen
what cell in the ovary is stimulated by LH?
theca cell to produce androstenedione
where are the sources of progesterone?
corpus luteum, placenta, adrenal cortex and testes
what are the functions of progesterone?
1. stimulation of endometrial glandular secretiosn and spiral artery development; 2. maintain preganncy, 3. decreased myometrial excitability, 4. production of thick cervical mucus - inhibits sperm entry into uterus; 5. increased body temp, 6. inhibit LH/FSH, 7. uterine smooth muscle relaxation, 8. decrease E receptors
which part of the menstrual cycle is stimulated by estrogen?
Proliferative (follicular) phase = 1st two weeks
which part of the menstrual cycle is stimulated by progesterone?
secretory phase (luteal) phase - 2nd two weeks
define oligomenorrhea
> 35 day cycle
define polymenorrhea
< 21 day cycle
define metrorrhagia
frequent but irregular menstration
define menometrorrhagia
heavy menstruation
what causes ovulation?
E surge that stimulates LH release causing ovulation (rupture of follicle); estrogen increases GnRH recetpors on the anterior pituitary
what is Mittelschmerz?
blood from the ruptured follicle that causes peritoneal irritation - can miic appendicitis
when does oocyte meiosis I begin?
during fetal life - arrested in prophase until ovulation
when does oocyte meiosis I complete?
just prior to ovulation
at what stage is meiosis II arrested in?
meiosis II is arrested in metaphase until fertilization
where does fertilization occur?
in the amuplla of the upper end of the fallopian tube - occurs within 1 day after ovulation
when does implantation occur?
6 days after fertilization
what induces lactation?
decrease in maternal steroids, suckling is required to maintain milk production - increased nerve stimulation increases oxytocin and prolactin
what is the function of prolactin?
induces and maintains lacationa nd decreases reproductive function
what is the funciton of oxytocin?
appears to help with milk letdown and may be involved with uterine contractions
where is the source of hCG?
syncytiotrophoblasts of the placenta
what is the function of hCG?
1. maintian the corpus luteum (acts like LH), 2. used to detect pregnancy, 3. elevated hCG in pathologic states - hydatidiform moles, choriocarcinoma, gestational trophoblastic tumors
what are the hormonal changes in menopause?
↓Estrogen, ↑FSH, LH and GnRH
what are the symptoms of menopause?
HHAVOC: hirsutism, hot flashes, atrophy of the vagina, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease
where is the source of estrogens after menopause?
peripheral conversion of androgens - increased androgens cause hirsutism
what disease has a genotype of XXY
klinefelter's syndrome
what are the symptoms of klinefeleter's syndrome?
testicular atrophy, eunuchoid body shpae, tall, long extremities, gynecomastia, female hair distribution, may have developmental delay
what disease presents with a male that has a barr body?
klinefelter's syndrome
what hormonal changes are present in klinefelter's syndrome?
dysgenesiss of siminiferous tubules - ↓ inhibin = ↑ FSH; abnromal leydig cell function = ↓ T, ↑ LH and estrogen
what are the symptoms of Turner's syndrome?
short stature, ovarain dysgenesis (streak ovary), shield chest, bicuspid aortic valve, webbing of neck (cystic hygroma), preductal coarctation of the aorta
what disease causes a female to have 0 barr bodies?
turner's syndrome
what is the primary cause of amenorrhea?
turner's syndrome
what are the hormonal changes seen in turner's syndrome?
↓ estrogen = ↑ LH and FSH
how do XYY males present?
phenotypically normal, very tall, severe acne, antisocial behavior (1-2% of XYYs); normal fertility
what is the diagnosis if you have elevated T and LH levels?
defective androgen receptor
what is the diagnosis if you have elevated T and low LH levels?
testosterone secreting tumor, exogenous steroids
what is the diagnosis if you have low T and high LH?
primary hypogonadism
what is the diagnosis if you have low T and low LH?
hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
define pseudohermaphroditism
disagreement between phenotypic and gonadal sex
how does female pseudohermaphroditism present?
ovaries are present, external genitalia are virilized or ambiguous
what causes femal pseudohermaphroditism?
due to excessive and inappropriate exposure to androgenic steroids during early gestation (congential adrenal hyperplasia or exogenous administration of androges during pregnancy)
how does male pseudohermaphroditism present?
testes present but external genitalia are femal or ambiguous
what is the most common cause of male pseudohermaphroditism
adnrogen insensitivity syndrome (testicular feminization)
define true hermaphrodite
both ovary and testicular tissue present; ambiguous genitalia - very rare
define androgen insensitivity syndrome
defect in androgen receptor results in noraml appearing female, femal external genitalia with rudimentary vagina; uterus and uterine tubes ususall absent; presents with no sexual hair; testes often found in the labia major (removed to prevent malignancy)
what are the hormonal changes seen in androgen sensitivity syndrome?
increased T, E and LH
define 5α-reductase deficiency
inability of males to convert testosterone to DHT
how does 5α-reductase deficiency present?
ambiguous genitalia until puberty when increased T causes masculinization and increased growth of external genitalia; "penis at 12"; internal organs are normal
what are the hormonal changes seen with 5α-reductase deficiency?
T and E are normal; LH is normal or high
define hydatidiform mole
cystic swelling of chorionic villi and prolifreation of chorionic epithleium (trophoblast), that presents with abnormal vaginal bleeding, can lead to uterine rupture
what is the most common precursor of choriocarcinoma?
hydatidiform mole
what disease causes "honeycombed uterus" or cluster of grapes appearance of an abnormally enlarged uterus?
hydatidiform mole
what causes "snowstorm" apperaence of the uterus with no fetus during the 1st sonogram?
hydatidiform mole
what is the karyotype of a complete mole vs. partial mole?
complete = 46 XX or XY all from the father; parital = 69XXX 2 sperm + 1 egg
which mole is more likely to conver to a choriocarcinoma?
complete - 2% conversion rate; parital - rare
which mole contains fetal parts?
partial
which mole has a greater risk of complications?
complete - 15-20% malignant trophoblastic disease; partial - rare
what is a common cause of recurrent miscarriages during the 1st weeks?
low P (no response to hCG)
what is a common cause of recurrent miscarriages during the 1st trimester?
chromosomal abnormalities
what is a common cause of recurrent miscarriages during the 2nd trimster?
bicornuate uterus (incomplete fusion of paramesonephric ducts)
define pre-eclampsia
HTN, proteinuria and edema
define eclampsia
preeclampsia + seizures
when does pre-eclampsia occur?
20 weeks gestation to 6 weeks postpartum (before 20 weeks suggests a mole)
what are the risk factors for pre-eclampsia?
increased risk in pts with preexisting HTN, diabetes, chronic renal disease and autoimmune disorders
what causes pre-eclampsia?
placental ischemia due to impaired vasodilation of spiral arteries, resulting in increased vascular tone
define HELLP syndrome
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platetes
what are the clinical symptoms of pre-eclampsia?
headache, blurred vision, abdominal pain, edema of the face and extremities, altered mentation, hyperreflexia; lab - thrombocytopenia, hyperuricemia
define abruptio placentae
premature detachment of the palcenta from the implantation site - fetal death
what is associated with abruptio placentae?
DIC; and increased risk with smoking, HTN and cocaine use
define placenta accreta
defective decidual layers allows the placenta to attach to the myometrium - no sepration of the placenta after birth
what are the risk factors for placenta accreta?
prior C-section, inflammation, and palcenta previa
define placenta previa
attachement of the placenta to lower uterine segment - may occlude the internal os
what predisposes to placenta previa?
multiparity and prior C-section
define ectopic pregnancy
implantation in a place other than the uterus - most often in the fallopian tube
how does an ectopic pregnancy present?
increased hCG, sudden lower abdominal pain; confirmed with ultrasound
define retained placenta tissue
may cause postpatum hemorrhage
what pregnancy complication causes massive bleeding after delivery?
placenta accreta
what pregnancy complication causes painless bleeding in any trimester?
placenta previa
what are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy?
1. history of infertility, 2. salpingitis (PID), 3. ruptured appendix, 4. prior tubal surgery
define polyhydramnios
>1.5-2 L of amniotic fluid
what is associated with polyhydramnios?
1. esophageal/duodenal atresia, 2. anencephaly
define oligohydramnios
<0.5 L of amniotic fluid
what causes oligohydramnios?
placental insufficiency, bilateral renal agenesis, posterior urethral valves (males); can give rise to potter's syndrome
define cervical dysplasia and carcinoma in situ
disordered epithelial growth - begins at the basal layer of the squamo-columnar junction and extends outward; calssified as CIN1, 2 or 3; associated with HPV 16 and 18; progresses if untreated
define invasive cervical carcinoma
often SCC, lateral invasion can block ureters, causing renal failure
define endometriosis
non-neoplastic endometrial glands/storma in abnormal locations
what characterizes endometriosis?
cyclic bleeding resulting in 'chocolate cysts' in the ovaries; causes severe menstrual related pain
what are the complications of endometriosis?
often results in infertility, can be due to retrograde menstrual flow or ascending infection
define adenomyosis
endometrium within the myometrium
define endometrial hyperplasia
abnormal endometrial gland prliferation susually caused by excess estrogen stimulation - increased risk for endometrial carcinoma
how does endometrial hyperplasia present?
postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
what are the risk factors for endometrial hyperplasia?
anovulatory cycles, HRT, PCOS, granulosa cell tumor
what is the most common gynecologic malignancy?
endometrial carcinoma; often preceeded by endometrial hyperplasia
how does endometrial carcinoma present?
vaginal bleeding usually occurs between 55-65 yoa; increased myometrial invasion - decreased prognsis
what are the risk factors for endometrial carcinoma?
prolonged use of estrogen without progestins, obesity, diabetes, HTN, nulliparity, and late menopause
what is the most common tumor in females?
leiomyoma (fibroid)
what are the characteristics of leiomyomas of the uterus?
mutliple tumors with well demarcated borders, increased incidence in blacks; estrogen sensitive - increases size with pregnancy, decreases with menopause
what tumor has whorled pattern of smooth muscle bundles?
leiomyoma (fibroid)
what are the complications of leiomyomas of the uterus?
may be asymptomatic, cause abnoraml bleeding or result in miscarriages; severe bleeding can lead to iron deficiency anemia; does NOT progress to leiomyosarcoma
what are the characteristics of leiomyosarcoma of the uterus?
bulky, irregularly shaped tumor with areas of necrosis and hemorrhage, increased incidence in blacks; aggressive and recur; common in middle age
define premature ovarina failure
prematurea atresia of ovarian follicles in women of reproductive age; presents with signs of menopause before 40; decreased E, increased LH/FSH
what are the common causes of anovulation
PCOS, obesity, Asherman's syndrome (adhesions), HPO axis abnormalities, premature ovarian failure, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders, eating disorders, cushing's syndrome, adrenal insufficiency
what is PCOS?
increased LH production leads to anovulation, hyperandrogenism and enlarged bilartarl cystic ovaries
how does PCOS present?
amenorrhea, infertility, obesity and hirsutism; associated with insulin resistance; and increased risk of endometrial cancer
define follicular cyst
distention of unruptured graafian follcile; may be assciated with hyperestrinism an dendometrial hyperplasia
define corpus luteum cyst
hemorrhage into persistent coprus luteum, commonly regresses spontaneously
define theca-lutein cyst
often bilateral and multiple; due to gonadotropin stimulation, associated with choriocarcinoma and moles
define chocoloate cyst
blood containing cyst from ovarian endometriosis, varies with menstrual cycle
define ovarian dysgerminoma
malignant, equivlaent ot male seminoma but rare; sheets of uniform cells
what tumor has markers: hCG and LDH?
ovarian dysgerminoma
define choriocarcinoma
rare, but malignant; can develop during preganncy; large, hyperchromatic syncytiotrophoblastic cells, increased theca-lutein cysts
what tumor has a marker of hCG?
choriocarcinoma
define yolk sac tumor
aka endodermal sinus; aggressive malgianncy in ovaries (testes in boys) and sacrococcygeal area of young children; yellow, friables an solid
what gonadal tumor has Schiller-Duval bodies?
yolk sac (endodernal sinus) tumor
what gonadal tumor has a marker of AFP?
yolk sac (endodernal sinus) tumor
what is the most common ovarian germ cell tumor?
teratoma - contains cells from 2 or 3 germ layers
what is struma ovarii?
teratoma that contains functional thyroid tissue, can present with hyperthyroidism
which non-germ cell ovarian tumor is lined with fallopian tube-like epithelium?
serious cystadenoma; often bilateral; 20% of ovarian tumors
what are the characteristics of non-germ cell tumors?
50% of ovarian tumors, malignant and frequently bilateral
what non-germ cell ovarian tumor is lined by mucus screting epithelium?
mucinous cystadenoma; contains intestinal like tissue
what ovarian tumor cauess pseudomyxoma peritonei?
mucinous cystasenocarcinoma
what ovarian tumor is lined by transitional cells?
Brenner tumors - looks like the bladder
what is Meig's syndrome?
triad: ovarian fibroma, ascites and hydorthorax; causes a pulling sensation in the groin
what ovarian tumor has spindle shaped fibroblasts?
fibromas
which ovarian tumor secretes estrogen?
granulosa cell tumor - can cause endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma in adults
what tumor has Call-Exner bodies?
granulosa cell tumor - they are small follicles filled with eosinophilic secretions
what is Krukenberg tumor?
GI malignancy that metastasizes to ovaries causing a mucin secreting signet cell adenocarcinoma
what is the marker for ovarian cancer?
CA-125
what are the risk factors for ovarian cancer?
BRCA-1 and HNPCC
what causes SCC of the vagina?
it is secondary to cervical SCC
what causes clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina?
women exposed to DES in utero
what vaginal tumor has spindle shpaed tumor cells that are desmin positive?
sarcoma botryoides
what is bartholin's gland cyst?
pain in the labia majora, can result form previous infection
what breast tumor is small, mobile and firm with shapr edges
fibroadenoma
what breast tumor is small and grows in lactiferous ducts typically beneath the areola
intraducatl papilloma
what breast tumor is large, bulky mass of CT and cysts?
Phyllodes tumor
which breast tumor has 'leaf-like' projections?
Phyllodes tumor
which breast tumor increases size and tenderness with increased estrogen?
fibroadenoma
which breat tumor causes serous of bloody nipple discharge?
intraductal papilloma
what is the most imporatnt prognostic factor in breast cancer?
axillary lymph node involvement
what are the risk factors for malignant breast tumors?
increased estrogen exposure, increased total number of menstrual cycles, older age at first liver birht, obesity - increased E
what breast tumor fills ductal lumen and arises from ductal hyperplasia?
DCIS = early malignancy without BM penetration
what breast tumor is firm, fibrous and 'rock-hard' mass with sharp margins and small, galndular duct-like cells
invasive ductal carcinoma
which breast tumor has orderly rows of cells?
invasive lobular
what is the most common malignant breast tumor?
invasive ductal carcinoma
which malignant breast tumor is often bilateral?
invasive lobular
which malignant breast tumor is fleshy, cellular and has lymphotic infiltrates?
medullary - good prognosis
which malignant breast tumor has ductual caseous necrosis?
comedocarcinoma - subtype of DCIS
which malignant breast tumor has dernal lymphatic invasion by breast carcinoma?
inflammatory - often has peau d'orange
what breast tumor has eczematous patches on the nipple?
Paget's disease - suggests underlying carcinoma
which breast tumor has large cells in the epidermis with clear halos?
Paget's disease - suggests underlying carcinoma
what are the subtypes of fibrocystic change?
1. fibrosis, 2. cystic, 3. sclerosing adenosis, 4. epithelial hyperplasia
what breast condition has hyperplasia of breast stroma?
fibrosis - part of fibrocystic change
what breast condition has fluid filled, blue domed cysts and ductal dilation?
cystic change - part of fibrocystic change
what breast condition has increaed acini and intralobular fibrosis and is associated with calcification?
sclerosing adenosis
what breast condition has increased number of epihtelial cell layers in the terminal duct lobule?
epithelial hyperplasia = increased risk of carcinoma
define acute mastitis
breast abscess, during breast-feeding; increased risk of bacterial infection - S. aureus MC pathogen
define fat necrosis
a benign painless that is a result of injury to breast tissue
define gynecomastia
increased in breast tissue caused by hyperestrogenism = cirrhosis, testicular tumor, puberty, old age; klinefelter's syndrome or drugs
what drugs can cause gynecomastia?
Spirolactone, digitalis, cimetidine, alcohol, ketoconazole; estrogen, MJ, heroin, psychoactive drugs
what 2 breast pathologies arise from the nipple?
Paget's disease and breast abcesses
what 3 breast pathologies arise from the lactiferous sinus?
1. intraductal papilloma, 2. breast abscesses, 3. mastitis
what 2 breast pathologies arise from the major duct?
fibrocystic change and ductal cacner
what breast pathology arises from the terminal duct?
tubular carcinoma
what 2 breast pathologies arise from the lobules?
1. lobular carcinoma, 2. sclerosing adenosis
what 2 breast pathologies arise from the stroma?
fibroadenoma and phyllodes tumor
how does prostatits present?
dysuria, frequentcy, urgency and low back pain
what occurs in BPH, hyperplasia or hypertophy?
hyperplasia
what pathology has nodular enlargement of the periurethral lobes of the prostate which can compress the urethra?
BPH
what marker is increased in BPH?
PSA
which lobe is affected by prostatic adenocarcinoma?
posterior lobe (peripheral zone)
what are markers for prostatitc adenocarcinoma?
Prostatic acid phophatase (PAP) and PSA - decreased fraction of free PSA and increased total PSA
what is cryptochidism?
undesecnded testis, lack of spermatogenesis due to increaed temperature; associated with increased risk of germ cell tumors in both testes; prematurity increases the risk of cryptochidism
which testicular tumor presents as a painless, homongenous testicular enlargement?
seminoma
what is the most common testicular tumor?
seminoma - affects males 15-35
which testicular tumor has large cells in lobules with watery cytoplasm and a fried egg appeareance?
seminoma - radiosenstiive; late mestatasis
which testicular tumor is painful?
embryonal carcinoma - worse prognosis than seminoma
which testicular tumor is yellow and mucinous and has Schiller duval bodies?
yolk sac (endodernal sinus) tumor
which testicular tumor has hematogenous meastases?
choriocharcinoma
which testicular tumor has Reinke crystals?
Leydig cell tumor
which testicular tumor produces androgens?
Leydig cell tumor
which testicular tumor is a androblastoma from sex cord stroma?
Sertoli cell tumor
what is the most common testicular cancer in older men?
testicular lymphoma
which testicular lesions present as masses that can be transilluminated?
tunica vaginalis lesions - 1. varicocele (dilated veins in pampiniform plexus), 2. hydrocele (incomplete fusion of processus vaginalis), 3. spermatocele (dilated epididymal duct)
what penile pathology has gray, solitary, crusty plaque usually on the shaft of the penis or on the scrotum?
bowen's disease - processes to SCC; 50 yoa
what penile pathology has red velvety plaques on the glans?
erythroplasia of Queyrat
what penile pathoogy multiple papular lesions, that is usually seen on younger pts than other pathologies?
bowenoid papulosis
where is SCC of the penis common?
Asia, Africa, S. america; associated with HPV and lack of circumcision
define peyronie's disease?
bent penis due to acquired fibrous tissue formation