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Carcinoma of the Cervix
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Malignant cells within the cervix. (Cervical Cancer)
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cervictis
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Inflammation of the cervix
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Carcinoma of the endometrium
(endometrial Cancer) |
Malignant tumor of the uterus
(adencarcinoma) |
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endometriosis
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Endometrial tissue is found in abnormal locations, including the ovaries, fallopian tubes, supporting ligaments or small intestines
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Fibroids
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Benign tumors in the uterus.
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Ovarian carcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the ovary
(adencarcinoma) |
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Ovarian Cysts
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Collections of fluid within a sac (cyst)in the ovary.
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Pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID) |
Inflammation of the pelvic region; salpingitis
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carcinoma of the breast
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Malignant tumor of the breast ( arising from milk glands and ducts)
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fibrocystic disease
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Small sacs of tissue and fluid in the breast
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Abruptio placentae
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Premature separation of the implanted placenta
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choriocarcinoma
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Malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus.
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ectopic pregnancy
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Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
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placenta previa
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Placental implantation over the cervical os (opening) or in the lower region of the uterine wall
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preeclampsia
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Abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by the triad of high blood pressure, proteinuria and edema.
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Down syndrome
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Chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes.
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erthroblastoisis fetalis
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Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and fetus.
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hyaline membrane disease
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Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.
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hydrocephalus
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Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain.
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pyloric stenosis
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Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.
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Pap Smear (Test)
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Microscopic examination of stained cells from the vagina and cervix.
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pregnancy test
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blood or urine test to detect presence of HCG
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Hysterosalpingography
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X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.
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Mammography
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X-Ray imaging of the breast.
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Pelvic Ultrasonography
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Record of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region.
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aspiration
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Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac.
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cauterization
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process of burning a part of the body
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colposcopy
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Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a coposcope
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conization
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Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix
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cryosurgery
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Use of cold temperature to destroy tissue.
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culdocentesis
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Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac.
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Dilation (dilatation) and curettage ( B&C )
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Widening of the cervix and scaping the endometrium of the uterus.
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Exenteration
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Removal of interal organs.
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Laparaoscopy
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Visual examination of the abdominal cavity.
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tubal ligation
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blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent ferilization from occurring.
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abortion
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Spontaneous or induced termination of preganancy before the fetus can exist on its own.
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aminiocentesis
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Surgical puncture of the amniotic sac to withdrawl amniotic fluid for analysis.
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cesarean section
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Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus.
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chorionic villus sampling
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sampling of placental tissues
(chorionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis. |
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fetal monitoring
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Use a ultrasonography to record the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions during labor.
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pelvimetry
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measurement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis.
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