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What is the most commonly seen pelvic mass in 1st trimester?
Corpus Luteum
What is the primitive hindbrain known as?
Rhombencephalon
What is the maternal side of the developing placenta?
Decidua basalis
How much should a normal gestational sac grow per day?
1 mm/day
Herniation of fetal intestine should not be seen after how many weeks?
12
A gestational sac should be seen abdominally when the IRP level for hCG is _____ units/liter.
3600
T/F: Double decidual ring is an indication of ectopic pregnancy?
False
What is retention of a dead conceptus for a prolonged period of time?
Missed abortion
T/F: Hypertension can indicated hydatidiform mole?
True
What is an intrauterine pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy called?
Heterotopic pregnancy
What is the limit for a normal yolk sac measurement?
6 mm
What can help distinguish an early intrauterine pregnancy from a pseudogestational sac?
Yolk sac
What drug is used to treat ectopic pregnancies?
Methotrexate
Which section of fallopian tube is most life threatening for ectopic pregnancy?
Interstitial
What does the "double bleb sign" refer to?
Amnion and yolk sac
T/F: A normal fetus is associated with trophoblastic disease?
False
What is the best measurement for estimating EDC?
Crown-rump length
What can the nuchal translucency measurement indicate?
Chromosomal abnormalities
When the sac size occupies half of the uterine cavity, it suggests an age of ____ weeks?
8
Name 2 procedures that are used to treat an incompetent cervix.
Shirodkar and McDonald's Procedure
Nuchal translucency should not exceed ___?
3 mm
Where would you first see enlargement with hydrocephalus?
Lateral ventricles
What is a normal measurement for lateral ventricles?
Less than 10 mm
What is the landmark for measuring BPD and head circumference?
Thalamus
What is normal measurement for cisterna magna?
Less than 10 mm
What is used to show fetal heart rate?
M-mode
What structure of the heart is located closest to the fetal spine?
Left atrium
How much of the chest cavity should the heart occupy?
1/3
What are the great vessels?
Pulmonary artery and aorta
What is the hole between left and right atria of the heart?
Foramen ovale
What angle should the fetal heart be?
45 degrees to the left of midline
What does RVOT and LVOT stand for?
Right/Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
What vessel is the LVOT?
Aorta
What vessel is the RVOT?
Pulmonary artery
What echogenic structure can be seen within the left ventricle?
Chordae tendinae/papillary muscle
What view best demonstrates the diaphragm?
Coronal
Where is thoracic circumference measured?
At the level of the 4 chamber heart
What is the candy cane pulsating vessel on the left of spine?
Aortic arch
If a fluid-filled stomach isn't seen, what would you consider?
Esophageal atresia
How often should fetal bladder empty and fill?
30-45 minutes
What causes enlarged bladder in male fetus?
Posterior urethral valves
When can gender be differentiated?
16 weeks
What landmarks are used for measuring abdomen circumference?
Stomach and portal vein
When your patient becomes nauseated, dizzy, and hot what do you suspect?
Supine hypotensive syndrome
What lab test can rule out Down's syndrome?
Amniocentesis
What 4 things do you look for in a biophysical profile?
Breathing, tone, movement, AFI
What is it when the umbilical cord is near the cervical os?
Vasa previa
What could be the cause of a thick cord in an otherwise normal pregnancy?
Excessive Wharton's jelly
T/F: The placenta produces alphafetoprotein?
False
What is an accessory placenta called?
Succenturiate
How far should placenta be from cervical os to rule out previa?
2 cm
T/F: Hypertension causes an enlarged placenta?
False
What is normal measurement for full-term placenta?
5 cm
T/F: Placenta grade can determine fetal lung maturity?
False
T/F: Cord insertion can be seen superior to the bladder?
True
How many umbilical arteries should there be?
2
When do cerebellar measurements lose accuracy?
After 30 weeks
What is the best way to determine fetal lung maturity?
Amniocentesis
What is used to determine head shape?
Cephalic index
T/F: Quickening is present in the first trimester?
False
T/F: Nuchal skin fold is used to confirm gestational age?
False
What "angle" do you need to find for the correct BPD measurement?
Asynclitism
What long bone is least affected by IUGR?
Clavicle
What test calculates fetal heart rate according to fetal activity?
Non-stress test
T/F: Pleural effusions are seen with hydrops?
True
What are twins resulting from the fertilization of a single ova?
Monozygotic
What maternal disorder is commonly associated with thanataphoric dwarfism?
Diabetes mellitus
What disorder is cloverleaf skull associated with?
Thanataphoric dwarfism
Which form of holoprosencephaly is worst?
Alobar
Which trisomy is holoprosencephaly associated?
Trisomy 13
T/F: Oligohydramnios is associated with GI tract obstruction?
False
What are the four fetal measurements we are required to take?
BPD, HC, AC, FL
What syndrome is cystic hygroma associated with?
Turner's
What period does puerperium refer to?
After delivery
T/F: Erythroblastis fetalis is associated only with monozygotic twins?
False
T/F: Advanced placental grade is associated with maternal hypertension?
True
What drug is given to RH negative mothers?
Rhogam
What is the most common surgical procedure during pregnancy?
C-section
What is a molar pregnancy that is considered invasive but doesn't metastasize?
Chorioadenoma destruens
What does a McDonald's procedure do?
Treats incompetent cervix
What is the most common cause of acute postpartum hemorrhage?
Uterine atony
What does TRAP result in?
Acardiac twin
What is a fetus that weighs more than 4600 grams?
Macrosomic
An AFI of greater than 24 cm is considered what?
Polyhydramnios
T/F: IUGR is associated with oligohydramnios?
True
T/F: Amniotic fluid provides nourishment?
False
What is fetal excrement termed as?
Meconium
What organs produce amniotic fluid?
Kidneys
What units are used for measuring MSAFP?
Multiples of the median (MoM)
What three things does the triple screen measure?
Unconjugated estriol, hCG, and AFP
T/F: Fetal demise is associated with high AFP?
False
What is ACHE specific to?
Spina bifida
T/F: Decreased MSAFP is seen with Down's syndrome?
True
What does L/S help determine?
Fetal lung maturity
What is the optimal gestational age for karyotyping by amniocentesis?
15-16 weeks
T/F: CVS is most commonly done transabdominally?
False
What is a disorder that is caused by the presence of only one defective gene?
Autosomal dominant
What is a calcified fetus known as?
Lithopeidon
What is the most common cause of fetal death in 3rd trimester?
Unknown cause
What is the most common cause of fetal death in 1st trimester?
Chromosomal abnormalities
T/F: The cranial vault correctly forms with holoprosencephaly?
True
What is the most common neural tube defect?
Anencephaly
What region are encephaloceles usually found in?
Occipital
What syndrome is associated with dangling choroid plexus?
Hydrocephalus
What is a result of a defect in the cranium with herniation of cranial meninges through the defect?
Encephalocele
What trisomy is holoprosencephaly associated with?
Trisomy 13
T/F: Macrosomia is associated with diabetic mothers?
True
What syndrome do you see lemon head?
Spina bifida
What cyst almost always regresses with fetal age?
Choroid plexus cyst
What is complete destruction of the cerebrum?
Hydranencephaly
What is it called when a fetus has a protuberant structure coming off its face?
Proboscis
What age is best for measuring nuchal thickness?
15-21 weeks
What is a spinal defect containing meninges and neural tissue?
Myelomeningocele
What can you visualize to best distinguish gastroschisis vs. omphalocele?
Cord insertion
T/F: Gastroschisis is covered by peritoneum?
False
What does CCAM stand for?
Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation
What is the most common renal abnormality in an unborn fetus?
Hydronephrosis
What is the most likely cause of unilateral hydronephrosis?
UPJ obstruction
What is the congenital absence of kidneys bilaterally and severe oligohydramnios?
Classic Potter's Syndrome
What disorder do you see the "double bubble"?
Duodenal atresia
What syndrome is associated with echogenic bowel?
Down's syndrome
What is talipes?
Club foot
What is permanent curvature or overlapping digits?
Clinodactyly
What is double right outlet almost always associated with?
Hypoplastic left ventricle
Visualization of a cystic fluid-filled collection adjacent and posterior to the heart most likely represents what?
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
T/F: Transposition of the great vessels can be diagnosed with the 4-chamber view?
False
T/F: Premature atrial contractions are common and benign?
True
Trisomy 21 is also known as what?
Down's syndrome
What is the term for an enlarged tongue?
Macroglossia
T/F: Classic Potter's syndrome is compatible with life?
False
What syndrome is associated with an extra set of chromosomes?
Triploidy
T/F: Potter's syndrome is associated with polyhydramnios?
False
What is anasarca?
Skin edema
T/F: MSAFP is decreased with trophoblastic disease?
True
What has a "snowstorm" appearance?
Molar pregnancy
During pregnancy, when should corpus luteum cysts resolve?
16 weeks
What is the most common solid mass associated with pregnancy?
Leiomyoma
What is the most common adnexal finding associated with trophoblastic disease?
Theca lutein cysts
T/F: The menstrual cycle is influenced by the adrenal glands?
False
Name the 4 sections of the fallopian tube.
Interstitial, Isthmus, Ampulla, Infundibulum
What muscles are frequently mistaken for enlarged ovaries?
Piriformis
Where does fertilization usually occur?
In the ampulla of the fallopian tube
T/F: Estrogen is responsible for premenstrual syndrome?
False
T/F: Estrogen is responsible for stimulating endometrial proliferation?
True
What muscles form the floor of the pelvis?
Levator ani
Endometrium in a postmenopausal patient should not exceed ___?
5 mm
Which vessel provides the best landmark for locating the ovary?
Internal iliac artery
What is a typical doppler waveform of uterine arterial flow?
High-velocity, high-resistance
What is a typical doppler waveform of ovarian arterial flow?
Low-velocity, low-resistance
What system develops at the same time as the uterus?
Urinary tract
Where is a Gartner's duct cyst found?
Vagina
What muscles form the lateral pelvic sidewalls?
Obturator internus
What is the normal uterine position?
Anteflexed
T/F: Parietalis is a layer of the uterus?
False
Name the four layers of the uterus?
Perimetrium, serosa, endometrium, myometrium
The iliac vessels usually lie ____ to the ovaries?
Lateral
T/F: The uterus of a nulliparous female is smaller compared to a multiparous female?
True
Anatomically, the uterus lies ____ to the bladder and ____ to the rectum?
Posterior, anterior
The ureter is ____ to the ovary?
Posterior
T/F: The true pelvis contains bowel?
False
What ducts fuse to form the uterus, vagina, and fallopian tubes?
Mullerian
Which part of the uterus is least distinctive?
Isthmus
T/F: The broad ligament is not a major suspensory ligament for the uterus?
True
What is hypogastric artery another name for?
Internial iliac artery
Where is the best region of the uterus to doppler the uterine artery?
Cervical region
What is the potential space around the cervix called?
Fornix
What is a mature follicle ready for ovulation?
Graafian follicle
Ovulation usually occurs when the dominant follicle reaches what size?
2.5 cm
A 24-year-old patient at day 14 of her menstrual cycle should show a ____ endometrium?
Periovulatory
How many hours after ovulation does fertilization occur?
24-36
What hormone stimulates endometrial proliferation?
Estrogen
If the 2nd International Standard for hCG is 2000, the IRP level is what?
4000
What hormone rises to produce a positive pregnancy test?
hCG
What does hCG stand for?
Human choriogonadotropin
T/F: A patient taking oral contraceptives will develop a corpus luteum cyst?
False
What term describes the first onset of menstruation?
Menarche
What rate do ovarian follicles grow at?
2-3 mm/day
What phase of the menstrual cycle follows ovulation?
Secretory stage
How soon after conception will pregnancy tests produce positive results?
1-2 weeks
What is a fertilized egg called?
Zygote
What organ produces FSH?
Pituitary gland
Normal hCG levels should double how often?
Every 48 hours
T/F: hCG levels with ectopic pregnancy increase to a point and then plateau?
True
How can you differentiate between a dominant follicle and corpus luteum cyst?
Follicle has clean, smooth walls
How often does the normal menstrual cycle occur?
Every 28 days
What hormone is responsible for inducing ovulation?
LH
What hormone is responsible for premenstrual symptoms?
Progesterone
What phase of the menstrual cycle is the endometrium thinnest?
Proliferative phase
What produces hCG?
Placenta
What day of a normal menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
14
T/F: Cystadenoma is a physiologic condition of the ovary?
False
What is the term for absence of menses?
Amenorrhea
What is the normal cessation of menses called?
Menopause
What produces FSH and LH?
Pituitary gland
In the absence of fertilization, when should the corpus luteum regress?
14 days
What ovarian tumor would cause precocious puberty in a child?
Granulosa cell tumor
What syndrome is commonly associated with gonadal dysgenesis?
Turner's syndrome
What procedure is used to look at the fallopian tubes closely?
Hysterosalpingography
With what condition will 40% of women have trouble conceiving?
Endometriosis
What does postcoital mean?
After intercourse
What hormone stimulates cervical mucus production?
Estrogen
What drug is most commonly used to induce ovulation?
Clomid
What is a disadvantage of transvaginal ultrasound versus transabdominal?
Smaller field of view
What is the most common complication related to pharmaceutical stimulation of follicular growth?
Hyperstimulation
What does GIFT stand for?
Gamete intrafallopian transfer
What does ZIFT stand for?
Zygote intrafallopian transfer
Which has a higher succes rate, ZIFT or GIFT?
GIFT
T/F: Endometrial fluid collections are common in postmenoupausal patients?
True
What is the limit for what a postmenopausal endometrium should measure?
5 mm
What is the most common cause for postmenopausal bleeding?
Benign hyperplasia
What is the most common gynecological malignancy?
Endometrial
T/F: The posmenopausal uterus decreases in size and is infantile in appearance?
True
Most malignant ovarian tumors have what kind of doppler waveform?
Low resistance
Where is the most common site for an extrauterine adnexal mass?
Ovary
T/F: Cystadenoma is a solid tumor?
False
T/F: The uterus is retroperitoneal in location?
True
Name the 4 components of the uterus
1. Fundus
2. Corpus (body)
3. Isthmus
4. Cervix
Name the 3 layers of the uterus
1. Parametrium
2. Myometrium
3. Endometrium
Position in which the uterus tilts towards the bladder
Anteverted
Position in which the uterus tilts towards the rectum
Retroverted
Position in which the uterine fundus is folded onto itself anteriorly
Anteflexed
Position in which the uterine fundus folds towards the rectum
Retroflexed
This portion of the ovary consists of follicles and connective tissue
Cortex
This portion of the ovary consists of blood vessels, connective tissue, and primitive oocytes
Medulla
Name the 6 components of the fallopian tubes
1. Cornual
2. Interstitial
3. Isthmus
4. Ampulla
5. Infundibulum
6. Fimbriae
Muscles in the anterior abdominal wall that extend from the xiphoid to the symphisis pubis
Rectus abdominis
Paired cylindrical muscles located lateral and anterior to the iliac crest
Iliopsoas
Bilateral muscles lining the lateral margin of the true pelvis
Obturator internus
Paired muscles alligned posterior to the uterus, vagina, and rectum
Piriformis
The 3 muscles that line the floor of the true pelvis
Coccygeus, iliococcygeus, pubococcygeus
Hammock-like muscle that is the most inferior
Levator ani
This space is posterior to the bladder wall and anterior to the uterus
Anterior CDS
This space is posterior to the uterus and anterior to the rectum
Posterior CDS
Another name for Posterior CDS
Pouch of Douglas
This space lies between the symphisis pubis and anterior bladder wall
Space of Retzius
This space comprises the distal vaginal recesses, which surround the cervix
Fornix
What does the uterine artery arise from?
Internal iliac artery
This branch of the uterine artery supplies the myometrium
Radial artery
This branch of the uterine artery supplies the endometrium
Spiral artery
What does the left ovarian vein drain into?
Left renal vein
What is the normal waveform found in a follicle in the proliferative phase?
Low-resistance
What is the normal waveform found in a corpus luteum?
High-resistance
What hormones determine the levels of estrogen and progesterone that are secreted by the ovaries?
FSH and LH
What are the 4 functions of estrogen?
1. Regenerates endometrium after menses
2. Causes endometrium to thicken
3. Induces salt and water retention
4. Promotes myometrial contractions during normal menses and labor
What are the 3 functions of progesterone?
1. Thickens endometrium in secretory phase
2. Readies endometrium for implantation
3. Decreases myometrial contractions
What percentage of infertility is male factors?
40%
What percentage of infertility is female factors?
40%
What form after curettage and spontaneous abortion, and appear as bright linear echoes?
Synechiae
What syndrome are there so many adhesions in the uterine cavity that it is completely closed?
Asherman's syndrome
Drug that is derived from the urine of postmenopausal women
Pergonal
What are 2 benefits of estrogen replacement therapy?
1. Decreased risk of osteoporosis
2. Decreased risk of heart disease