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21 Cards in this Set
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Carcinoma of the cervix (cervical cancer) |
Malignant cells within the cervix |
Usually caused by HPV. Treatment is radical (complete) hysterectomy |
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Cervicitis |
Inflammation of the cervix |
Commonly caused by Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Treatment is cryocauterization (destroying tissue by freezing) |
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Carcinoma of the endometrium (endometrial cancer) |
Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma) |
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Endometriosis |
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus |
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Fibroids (leiomyomata) |
Benign tumors in the uterus |
Composed of fibrous tissue and muscle. |
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Ovarian carcinoma (cancer) |
Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma) |
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Ovarian Cysts |
Collections of fluid within a sacs (cysts) in the ovary |
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) |
Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region: salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis |
Leading cause are STDs |
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Carcinoma of the breast (breast cancer) |
Malignant tumor of the breast (arising from milk glands and ducts) |
Most common type is invasive ductal carcinoma |
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Fibrocystic breast disease |
Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast |
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Abruptio placentae |
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta |
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Ectopic pregnancy |
Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location |
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Multiple gestations |
More than one fetus in the uterus |
At higher risk for preterm delivery, growth restriction, high blood pressure, and diabetes |
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Placenta previa |
Implantation if the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus |
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Preeclampsia |
Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache |
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Down Syndrome |
Chromosomal abnormality (trisomy 21) results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes |
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Erythroblastosis fetalis |
Hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN) caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus |
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Hyaline membrane disease |
Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn |
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Hydrocephalus |
Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain |
Occurs because of a problem in the circulation of fluid within the brain and spinal cord, resulting in fluid accumulation |
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Meconium aspiration syndrome |
Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stool) produced by a fetus or newborn |
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Pyloric stenosis |
Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum |
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