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Q900. Dx:; irregular or heavy bleeding during early pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, preeclampsia, hyperthyroidism, large uterine size, b-hCG > 50,000
A900. Complete mole
Q901. what is the lab sign of a Complete mole?; Dx test sign on US?
A901. b-hCG > 50,000; US: "snowstorm" pattern
Q902. Tx for Complete and Incomplete moles; (2 steps)
A902. 1. Immediate D&E; 2. IV Pitocin (post D&E)
Q903. what is the average time to normalize the hCG levels for molar pregnancies?; what percent results in malignancy?
A903. 8 - 14 weeks; to CA: 15 - 25%
Q904. Definition:; pregnancy caused by simultaneous fertilization of a normal ovum by two sperm; Karyotype?
A904. Incomplete mole; (69,XXY)
Q905. GYN bug:; Giant multinucleated cells with intracellular inclusions on Wright stain
A905. HSV
Q906. GYN bug:; Granular-appearing epithelial cells that are coated with coccobacillary organisms on saline
A906. Baterial Vaginosis; (Gardinella)
Q907. GYN bug:; Motile, flagellated organisms on saline
A907. Trichomonas
Q908. GYN bug:; Squamous cells with perinuclear halos on Pap
A908. HPV
Q909. (3) types of Malignant Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
A909. Persistant/Invasive moles; Choriocarcinoma,; Placental Site trophoblastic Tumors
Q910. Tx for all types of Malignant Gestational Trophoblastic Disease if it is confined to the uterus; (2 possible)
A910. Single-agent therapy: Methotrexate or Actinomycin-D
Q911. Tx for the (3) types of Malignant Gestational Trophoblastic Disease if it has mets to outside the uterus; (5)
A911. Multi-agent therapy: [EMA/CO]; Etoposide,; Methotrexate,; Actinomycin-D,; Cytoxan,; Oncovin (Vincristine)
Q912. Dx:; plateauing or rising b-hCG after molar evacuation; Chemotherapy Tx?; (inside vs outside)
A912. Persistent/Invasive moles; Tx: Inside uterus only: M or A, Outside: EMA/CO
Q913. Definition:; malignant necrotizing tumor that can arise from trophoblastic tissue weeks to years after any type of gestation; (molar, live birth, etc)
A913. Choriocarcinoma
Q914. Histology:; sheets of anaplastic cytotrophoblasts and synctiotrophoblasts in the absence of chorionic villi
A914. Choriocarcinoma
Q915. Histology:; tumors with absence of villi and proliferation of intermediate cytotrophoblasts
A915. Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumors
Q916. what is the only Gestational Trophoblastic Disease that presents with low b-hCG?
A916. Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumors
Q917. what is the only Gestational Trophoblastic Disease that does not respond to chemotherapy?; what is the Tx of choice?
A917. Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumors; Tx: Hysterectomy (with multi-agent chemo [EMA/CO] one week after surgery to prevent recurrence)
Q918. chance of a woman having breast cancer in her lifetime?
A918. 1 in 8
Q919. what is the major blood supply to the breasts?; (2)
A919. Internal Mammary; and Lateral thoracic artery
Q920. what does estrogen do for breast development?; (2)
A920. Ductal development,; Fat deposition
Q921. what does Progesterone do for breast development?
A921. Lobular-alveolar development (makes lactation possible)
Q922. what is responsible for milk letdown?
A922. Oxytocin
Q923. when should self breast exams be performed?
A923. monthy about 5 days after menses
Q924. what are the mammography screening guidelines?
A924. start every other year at 40yo then every year at age 50yo;; women with history of breast CA in family should start 5 years before youngest Dx of breast CA
Q925. what percent of breast cancers are not detected by mammography?
A925. up to 20%
Q926. why is US useful in breast masses?
A926. detects if cystic or solid
Q927. what is the first step in Dx a breast mass?; what if this doesn't work?
A927. Needle aspiration (if not working -> excisional biopsy)
Q928. Dx Nipple discharge:; Bloody; (2)
A928. Invasive Papillary CA,; Intraductal CA
Q929. Dx Nipple discharge:; Serous; (4)
A929. normal Menses,; OCPs,; Fibrocystic Disease,; early pregnancy
Q930. Dx Nipple discharge:; Yellow-tinged; (2)
A930. Fibrocystic Disease,; Galactocele
Q931. Dx Nipple discharge:; Green, sticky
A931. Mammary Duct Ectasia
Q932. Dx Nipple discharge:; Purulent
A932. Breast abscess
Q933. Dx:; cyclic breast pain with multiple, bilateral masses
A933. Fibrocystic Disease
Q934. reducing what should help with ameliorating fibrocystic disease?
A934. Caffeine (coffee, tea, chocolate)
Q935. what drugs are used to help Sx of Fibrocystic Disease?; (4)*
A935. TPD Bro:; Tamoxifen,; Progestins,; Danazol,; BROmocriptine
Q936. Dx:; rubbery, non-tender breast mass in patient younger then 25yo
A936. Fibroadenoma
Q937. Dx:; large, bulky mobile breast mass with overlying skin being warm, erythematous, shiny and engorged; Tx?
A937. Cystosarcoma Phyllodes; Tx: wide local excision (b/c 10% go to CA)
Q938. what (4) breast problems require only "Local excision" as the Tx of choice?
A938. Phyllodes,; Papilloma,; Ectasia,; LCIS
Q939. Dx:; inflammation of the ductal system at or after menopause causing nipple retraction, discharge and pain, usu bilateral; Tx?
A939. Mammary Duct Ectasia (Plasma cell Mastitis); Tx: Local excision of inflammed area
Q940. what are the top three risk factors for Malignant Breast cancer?
A940. 1. First-degree relative with bilateral premenopausal onset; 2. Previous breast cancer; 3. first birth after age 34
Q941. Dx:; bilateral malignant breast cells, non-palpable, not seen on mammography; Tx?
A941. Lobular Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS); Tx: Local excision
Q942. Dx:; malignant epithelial cells in mid-50's woman, microcalcifications on mammography, unilateral; Tx?
A942. Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS); Tx: Simple Mastectomy (additional Radiation if margins < 10mm)
Q943. what is the most reliable predictor for survival in breast cancer?
A943. the stage of breast cancer at the time of diagnosis
Q944. what is the recommended follow-up for breast cancer patients?
A944. Exam every 3 months for first year,; every 4 months in second year,; every 6 months thereafter (mammogram, LFTs and Alk-phos is done 6 months after Tx)
Q945. what percent of breast cancer is related to genetic predisposition?
A945. 5 - 10%
Q946. what is the criteria in treating a Breast cancer patient if she has negative or positive lymph nodes versus her ER/PR (receptor) status?
A946. Neg LN + ER/PR Neg - Chemo ONLY (Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, 5-FU); Neg LN + ER/PR Pos - Tamoxifen or Anastrozole ONLY; Pos LN: Always Chemo (CMF),; Pos LN + ER/PR Pos - Chemo plus Tamoxifen or Anastrozole
Q947. "Double-bubble" on US indicates what problem?
A947. Down's syndrome
Q948. what should the mother avoid during first trimester b/c it could lead to increased risk of neural tube defects?
A948. Hyperthermia (fevers and hot tubs)
Q949. what are the (2) possible initial tests for syphillis that become negative over time?
A949. RPR,; VDRL
Q950. what are the (2) confirmatory tests for syphillis that are always reactive (positive) if you are exposed?
A950. FTA-ABS,; TP-PA