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Li Fraumeni
many diff types of CA in same family
in kids
TP53 on Chr 17
Cowden Syndrome
PTEN on Chr 10
Breast, thyroid, endometrium
Papillomas are hallmark
Mutated PTEN = no phosphorylation
HNPCC
Lynch syndrome
I = Rt sided mult tumors
II = I + extracolonic colorectal cancer
microsatellite instability
BRCA2
AD
Male breast cancer
Chr 1310-3-% of breast cancer
BRCA1
AD
Chr 17
BRCT domain at C-terminus
20-40% of genetic breast cancer
SRY gene
GC-rich in 5' region
2 Zn finger rich recognition sites for Sp1
SOX9 mutations
camptomelia dysplasia
SOX9 target is AMH
No SOX9 = no mullerian duct degen.
Ovary development occurs
Androgen insensitivity
XY sex
look like girl, large breasts, juvenile nipples
F external genitalia, blind-ending vagina
absent/scanty sexual hair
normal M testosterone levels
hi FSH, LH, hCG
Cholesterol synthesis defects
Smith Lemli Opitz Syndrome
def of 7 DHC
Sx: growth retardation, microcephaly, mental retardation, malformations
17B-Hydroxysteroid dehyrogenase def
46,XY
F external genitalia
Substances shunted down = hi E
virilization at puberty
5-alpha reductase deficiency
Def conversion of T to DHT
in F: genitalia normal, delayed menarche
external genitalis appear F at birth
hypospadic microphallus
blind vaginal pouch
**normal serum T, high T:DHT ratio**
Klinefelter
47,Y+extra X's
tall, skinny, small testes
high FSH, LH, E:T ratio
low T
delayed puberty
Noonan Syndrome
AD
mutations in PTPN11 gene
KRAS more severe
RAF heart problems
delayed puberty, down-slanting eyes
small penis, undescended testes
unusal chest shape
webbed and short-appearing neck
Looks like Turner's but is autosomal, can be in males, and is inherited
Breast cancer risk factors
(Bjerke)
Age
HRT
Alcohol consumption 1.5x risk for 5 drinks/day
BCP (LCIS 8-11x)
BRCA1, 2
Sex F>M
Late 1st baby (>30)
Late menopause (>55)
characteristics of Fibroadenoma
common < 30 (surgery) 15-25 (wootton) < 25 (FA)
1-3 cm size
freely mobile, firm mass with sharp edges
discreet round mass
made of fibrous and glandular tissue
pregnancy can stimulate growth (inc E)
not a precursor to cancer
Mastalgia
HRT, Danzol
Deep voice hirsuit
can be aspirated
Nipple discharge
duct ectasia common
single duct bloody drainage
10-15% malignancy
more commonly intraductal papilloma (benign)
4th/5th decdes
Thoracodorsal
Lat dorsi
Adducts, extends arm
Long thoracic
serratus anterior
Abducts scapula
(winged scapula)
Local recurrence BC
mastectomy
Local recurrence BC after mastectomy Tx
excision with radiation
systemic chemo
Metastatic BC Tx
brain mets = radiation
bone mets = radiation & surgical fixation
Most common type of BC
Infiltrating ductal
Benign condition that is a marker for invasive BC
LCIS
Paget's
Will Roger's Phenomenon
obtained when moving an element from one set to another set, raises the avg values of both sets
Mastitis
lactating women
staph or strep
CAN breastfeed
BAD mammo characteristics
pleomorphic, linear, branching
clusters of calcification
"come to ea other"
different looking
irregular, ill0defined projections
shadowing
GOOD mammo characteristics
large, round
oval, lobular
well-defined margin
1st line breast imaging < 25
US
used if requested by mammo findings
or if palpable nodules
3 predominant features of fibrocystic breast dz
cyst formation
fibrosis
adenosis
MC solid benign tumor in young women
fibroadenoma
not a/w inc cancer risk
indications of benign BC on US
wider than tall
(like elongated since it's not growing to skin or wall)
1st workup for gynecomastia
mammo
most important risk factor for BC
bein' a lady
MC cancer detected in US women
breast
(melanoma 1st)
MC cancer in women

2nd MC cancer in women
lung

breast
Start yearly mammo at age...?
(Dykstra)
40
Linguine Sign
snakey lines seen w/ rupture of implant
use MRI
Ataxia-Telangiectasia defect
defect in DNA repair enzymes
triad of sx: ataxia-telangiectasia
cerebellar defects (ataxia)
spider angiomas (telangiectasia)
IgA deficiency
percentage of F who have no risk factors for BC except gender and older age
70%
What to supplement in breastfed babies
vit D
Fe
when to use nipple shields
flat or inverted nipples, pre-term

NOT for babies who will no latch
when to use breast pump
poor stimulation
baby has poor suck
etc
(NOT if nursing well + no risk factors)
correct sucking pattern
tongue:
-curves around finger
-is beneath finger
-is over gum line
Complete seal formed around finger
neg pressure
rhythmic pattern of suck
most important time to breastfeed
in delivery room
(are alert and eager from birth-2 hrs: PUT TO BREAST)
how many times should baby nurse in 1st 24 hours?
at least 8x
criteria for assessment of breast feeding
alignment
areolar grasp
areolar compression
audible swallowing
total seal around breast
indications of sufficient breast milk intake
6+ voids/24 hrs
4+ stools/24 hrs
content after feeds
wakes to be fed
normal infant weight gain
5-7 oz/weeks
or
1 lb/2 days
(WTF? This IS what the slide says. Internet says: 1 oz per day for the first month, and about 1-2 lbs a month until month 6)
# of voids baby should have by day 5
6+ (most critical voids/day to achieve)
initial and most effective eval of newborn
(Magie)
hands and stethoscope OFF
use eyes and ears
grayish hue/color of newborn
severe acidosis
poor outcome
seen with severe infections, cardiac dz
acrocyanosis in newborns is normal for how long?
1st 24 hrs
how should term babies lay on the bed?
all extremities held off bed
mottling in newborn
cold
stress
indicator of significant systemic illness
-worry if stays when warm (cardiac or acidosis d/t infection)
pallor in newborns
never normal
normal diameter of newborn cornea
10mm
normal newborn HR
100-160
PMI of newborn
left lower sternal border
describe S2 of newborn
upper left sternal border
normally split
absence of split = pathology
disappearance of a murmur in a clinically deteriorating newborn is indicative of?
ductal dependent lesion
most common abd mass in newborn
hydronephrosis or cystic kidney disease
(kidneys are normally palpable in newborn)
BCG
TB immunization
don't use in USA bc doesn't protect against pulmonary dz
fever 103-105, 5-7 days
H/A
pneumonitis
unusual rash (often petechial)
extremity swelling
measles
Hep B is what type of vaccine?
recombinant DNA
CI's to vaccines
ANY allergic rxn EVER: don't give again
Rotavirus: not if have SCID
Tdap: don't give if encephalopathy
Hib: don't give < 6 wks old
MMR: no if pregnant or known severe immunodeficiency
Varicella: same as MMR
Who is required to report child abuse:
KS
MO
KS: persons licensed to practice the healing arts or dentistry
MO: physician (including residents and interns)
Both: nurses, chiropractors, podiatrists, psychologists, anyone else who cares for kids
presence of IgM in newborn indicates?
likelihood of infection with that organism
presence of IgG and absence of IgM in newborn indicates?
may reflect passive transfer of maternal Ab to baby
how is baby infected with vaginal flora after ROM?
delayed v. "shortly after" delivery
bacteria ascends
v.
baby is colonized during passage down birth canal
MC congenital infection
CMV
Toxoplasma gondii mode of transmission
cat poo
ingestion of undercooked meat
triad of neonatal manifestations: Toxoplasma
chorioretinitis
hydrocephalus
intracranial calcifications
triad of neonatal manifestations: rubella
PDA (or pulmonary a. hypoplasia)
cataracts
deafness
+/- blueberry muffin rash
neonatal manifestations: CMV
hearing loss
seizures
petechial rash
microcephalus
periventricular calcification
neonatal manifestations: HSV
vesicular lesions
keratoconjunctivitis
temporal encephalitis
neonatal manifestations: HIV
severe thrush
failure to thrive
recurrent bacterial infections
calcification of the basal ganglia
chronic diarrhea
neonatal manifestations: treponema palladium
bullous, macular, and eczematous skin lesions
osteochrondritis and periostitis
characteristics of intraductal papilloma
more common post-menopause
small tumor in the lactiferous ducts
typically beneath areola
MCC of spontaneous nipple d/c in < 50 y/o
bloody/serous/turbid nipple d/c
slight inc risk for carcinoma
tx of intraductal papilloma
excision of lesion and involved duct
tx of fibroadenoma
excised when 2-4 cm (cosmetic reasons)
if > 15 cm then have malignant potential and should be excised
characteristics of galactocele
cystic dilation of duct filled with milk
found during or shortly after lactation usually d/t some form of occlusion
secondary Ix can cause mastitis or abscess
tx of galactocele
needle aspiration
characteristics of hyperplasia (aka fibrocystic breast dz)
when a/w cellular atypia = inc risk of cancer
though to be d/t dec P, inc E
lesions usually b/l and multiple
pain & tenderness
tend to be cyclic
tx of breast hyperplasia
depends on age, severity, risk of CA, etc
may need imaging if suspicious
can aspirate cyts to relieve pain
tx of mastalgia
symptomatic:
avoid caffeine
low fat diet
good support bra
evening of primrose oil
OCP's may improve cyclic pain
principle hormone for synthesis of milk and maintenance of lactation
PRL
(ant pit and mammary gland)
responsible for release of stored milk
oxytocin
(post pit)
immunoglobulin in breast milk
IgA
components unique to breast milk
casein
lactalbumin
beta-lactoglobulin
typical bug in mastitis
staph aureus from baby's mouth
tx for mastitis
penicillinase resistant ATBX like dicloxacillin
DO NOT need to discontinue feeding
how to suppress lactation
NO MEDS
tight bra
analgesics like tylenol
ice
avoid stimulation
produced on day 2 of breastfeeding
colostrum: proteins, fat, minerals, IgA
colostrum is replaced by mature milk on day(s) ______? (after delivery)
3-6
what does the Clear Blue Monitor detect?
detects metabolite estrogen in first few days of fertile phase
also LH surge
what pattern of cervical mucus marks the fertile window
"sperm pattern"
best type of natural planning
symptothermal
relationship effects of NFP
helpful to marriage
lowers divorce rate (says the pope)
def of 1st stage of labor
onset of labor to complete dilation and effacement
def of latent/early phase of labor
1-3 cm
def of active/late phase of labor
intense labor
4-10 cm
remedial tx for uterine hyperstimulation
1. Stop pitocin immediately
2. Increase IV fluids
3. Administer O2 at 6L/min
4. Turn patient on left side
CI's to induction
1. Transverse fetal lie
2. Vasa previa (cord over os) or complete placental previa
3. Umbilical cord prolapse
4. Previous trasfundal uterine surgery
def of presentation (delivery)
presenting part of fetal body which is foremost in the birth canal
def of station
descent of fetus in 2nd stage, eval by measuring relationship of boeny portion of fetal head to the level of the maternal ischial spines
zero: at spines
neg: above
pos: below
normal baby birth position
OA
4 degrees of Perineal Lacerations
1. 1st—tear of vagina or perineal skin
2. 2nd—extending into the subepi of vagina or perineum
3. 3rd –tear involving anal sphincter
4. 4th—involve rectal mucosa
what should you do when baby's head is coming out?
control it!
length of 3rd stage of labor should be?
0-30 min
> 20, start to worry about hemorrhage
cardinal movements in labor
engagement
flexion (chin tucked, = attitude)
descent
int rotation (nose to post)
extension
est rot (restitution)
duration of stage 2 labor
primapara
multipara
w/ and w/o epidural
prima: 2 hrs, 3 w/ epidural
multi: 10 min-1 hr, 2 w/ epidural
duration of stage 1 of labor
primapara
multipara
prima: 6-18 hrs
multi: 2-10 hrs
rate of cervical dilation should be? (1st stage)
1 cm/hr primapara
1.2 cm/hr multwipara
when to admit laboring mom to hosp
cervix dilated approx 3-4 cm, 50% effaced or showing change
ANY heavy bleeding!
contracting ~ every 3-5 min for ! 45 sec
where to insert epidural
L2-3
L3-4
L4-5
epidural does not....?
impede progress of labor of inc operative delivery rate
painless vaginal bleeding in pregnancy
placenta previa
hemorrhage secondary to placental tearing
do NOT do digital exam
can do US/speculum (gentle!)
usually PAINLESS ONSET
placenta accreta
through the uterine myometrium as result of defective decidula formation
placenta increta
through uterine muscle
placenta percreta
extends to uterine serosa, can go to bladder
clinical presentation of placental abruption
vag bleeding
ABDOMINAL PAIN
tachysystole
non reassuring FHR
BLEEDING CAN BE CONCEALED!
5 steps to assess bleeding in pregnancy
1. assemble team, use "trauma protocol"
2. initiate 2 large bore IV
3. obtain freq vitals (ABC's!)
4. obtain history, r/o placenta previa, vasa previa (SONOGRAM), ask about blood clotting disorders
5. check CBC, coag panel, fibrinogen
4 T's of hemorrhage
Tone
Tissue retained
Trauma lacs and uterine rupture
Thrombin
causes 75-85% of hemorrhage after birth
uterine atony
tx of uterine hemorrhage
bimanual massage
methylergonovine (methergine)
microorganisms of postpartum endometritis
"normal" vag bugs
Group B strep
**anaerobic streptococci**
- (peptostrepto)
aerobic G- (EC, Kleb, Proteus)
anaerobic G+ (bacteroides, prevotella)
what to do w/ uterine inversion
emergency!
high morbidity and mortality
get help
act rapidly
atropine if brady
push center of uterus before cervical contraction ring develops
presentation of uterine inversion
blue-gray mass protruding from vag
copious bleeding
hypotension worsened by vasovagal reaction
tx of uterine rupture
surgical intervention
emergency
usually occurs in active labor
average blood loss in vaginal delivery
500 mL
> means hemorrhage
average blood loss in abdominal delivery
1000 mL
greater means hemorrhage
signs of postpartum hemorrhage
hypotension
tachy
pain
watch out for slow bleeds! most death occurs after 5 hrs following delivery
external fetal monitoring assesses what?
freq and duration
NOT intensity
internal fetal monitoring assesses what?
strength and pressure of contractions
normal baseline FHR
110-160
FHR brady = ?
< 110
3rd degree heart block
FHR tachy
> 160
see a lot in maternal fever (think chorioamnionitis)
variability:
absent
minimal
moderate
marked
absent: undetectable
minimal: > undetectable, < 5 bpm
moderate: 6-25 bpm
marked: > 25 bpm
how to uterine contractions affect FHR?
blood flow from mother to baby initially ceases, then resumes as contraction ends
can inc or dec
influence FHR via vagus in response to change in fetal BP
baroreceptors
produce FHR tachy in response to hypoxia
chemoreceptors
baseline variability of FHR should be?
vary by at least 5-25 beat over period of 1 min
causes of FHR brady
late sign hypoxia
pitocin
heart block
fetal position OP: occular pressure
FHR tachy causes
early sign hypoxia
terbutaline
intrauterine infection
dec variability in fetal heart monitoring indicates what?
possible stress
hypoxia/acidosis
CNS depressant meds
prematurity
fetal sleep
tx of non reassuring FHR
mom left side
stop oxytocin
inc O2
inc IV fluid
late decels in FHR look like...?
gradual dec in FHR with gradual return to baseline after contraction
etiology of late decels in FHR
uteroplacental insufficiency
always worrisome
what do early decels on FHR look like?
begins at onset of contraction adn end with end of contraction
mirror image of contractions
etiology of early decel in FHR
vagal stimulation from head compression
accelerations in FHR should....?
start before contraction
be greater 15 bpm x 15 secs
if < 32 weeks 10 x 10
reassuring!
2 accelerations in 20 mins on fetal monitor
reactive trace
when to give Rhogam
28 weeks
anytime they experience bleeding during pregnancy and postpartum
when can you detect hCG in serum
6-8 days after ovulation

<5 IU/L is negative
> 25 IU/L is positive
how does AST/ALT change during pregnancy?
doesn't (HAH!)
if rises, think preeclampsia, fatty liver, etc
when to do crown-rump length
between 6-11 weeks
can determine due date within 7 days
how to determine due date when between 12-20 weeks
can determine due date within 10 days using femur length, biparietal diameter, and abd circumference
incidence of Downs between ages 40-45
1:80
(normally 1:800)
Downs is due to what meiotic error?
nondisjunctional events leading to 47 Chr with an extra 21 Chr
2nd MC form of mental retardation
Fragile X
(MC inherited form)
supplementation reduces risk of NTD's
folic acid
hallmark of AD disorders
variability
most common gene defect carried in NAmer whites
CF
1:25
inc maternal serum AFP indicates what?
open NTD
if inc maternal AFP then do what?
US to r/o mult gestation, fetal demise, inaccurate GA
if high AFP, and r/o mult gestation, fetal demise, inaccurate GA, then do what?
amnio
look for acetylcholinesterase (present only with NTD)
maternal
low AFP, high hCG, low estriol
Downs
(can add inhibin to panel)
maternal
low AFP, low hCG, low estriol
Trisomy 18
most vulnerable stage of fetal development
days 17-56 postconception
(31-81 by GA)
period of organogenesis
3 classes of teratogenic agents
drugs
infectious agents
radiation
heparin ok for pregnant moms?
yes, does not cross placenta
coumadin ok for pregnant moms?
NO
badbadbad
smoking in pregnancy causes what?
interferes with fetal growth
weight, length, head circum
inc risk: spontaneous abortion, fetal death, neonatal death, prematurity
critical period for fetal radiation exposure
2-6 weeks
limit for fetal radiation exposure
< 5 rads
can travel until what week of prenancy?
34
when to screen for group B strep carrier in pregnancy
35-37 weeks (vag culture)
treat in labor if (+)
fetus should move how often?
10 movements in 1 hour
frequency of pregnancy dr visits should be?
every 4 weeks till 28 weeks
every 2 weeks from 28-36 weeks
weekly until delivery
etiology of heartburn in pregnancy
relations of esophageal sphincter by progesterone
def of HTN in pregnancy
sustained BP over 140/90
DOC for severe chronic HTN in preg
methyldopa
can you give ACEI's to pregnant moms?
NO
def of gestational HTN
HTN w/o proteinuria
dx of gestational HTN is made how?
true dx is in retrospect
def of preeclampsia (diagnosis)
HTN
proteinuria (> 300g/24 hrs, severe = > 500g/24hrs)
edema
sx of preeclampsia (patient will complain of)
scotoma (change in vision)
blurred vision
epigastric/RUQ pain
h/a
def of mild chronic HTN in pregnancy
less than 150/100
present before or during 1st half pregnancy
def of mild preeclampsia
BP > 140/90, < 160/110
proteinuria > 300 g/24 hrs, < 500 g/24hrs
asymptomatic
def of severe preeclampsia
BP sys > 160 or dias > 110
proteinura > 500 g/24 hrs or 3+ on 2 random u-dips at least 4 hrs aparts
oliguria (< 500 mL/24 hrs)
symptomatic
management of severe preeclampsia
immed hospitalization
delivery if > 34 weeks
manage HTN: hydralizine, labetalol, nifedipine
HELLP syndrome
Hemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets
toxicity of magnesium sulfate causes?
resp compromise and cardiac arrest
give what to reverse magnesium sulfate?
calcium gluconate
first tx of ecclampsia
protect airway!
may need diazepam or lorazepam
mag sulfate
tx of HELLP
immediate delivery
management of mild preeclampsia < 37 weeks
bed rest
twice week testing
fetal growth US every 2-4 weeks
office/lab evals
possible hospitalization
tx of mild preeclampsia between 37-40 weeks
deliver!
if favorable cervix-induct
if unfavorable cervix- use cervical ripening agent to begin induction
etiology of liver pain in pregnancy (RUQ pain)
stretching of Glisson's capsule
when to screen for GDM
between 24-28 weeks
how to test for GDM
50 gm one hour oral load glucose challenge
if abnormal follow w/ 3 hr, 100 gm oral load glucose tolerance test
meds for hyperthyroid in preg
PTU
MTZ
etiology of neonatal thryotoxicosis
transplacental transfer of thyroid stimulating Ab's
indications for operative vaginal deliveries
non reassuring FHR
prolonged 2nd stage labor (prima = > 2 hrs, > 3 hrs w/ epidural, multi = > 1 hr, or >2 w/ epidural)
requirements for operative vag delivery
**adequate analgesia**
lithotomy position
empty bladder
adequate pelvimetry
consent
describe classic forceps
cephalic curvature and pelvic curve to yield concave longitudinal axis
not for rotation of head
how to apply traction with forceps
in plane of least resistance and follow pelvic curve
if doesn't come easy = STOP
what must you be positive of before using forceps?
position of baby's head
what to do if forceps don't articulate easily
reapply
if still don't articulate DON'T reapply
what should you check before applying traction to forceps
position
where should forceps be placed on fetus?
against head so that they cover space between the orbits and ears
what are forceps used for?
assist w/ delivery of fetal head
expedite delivery
helps advance fetal head through (traction)
pelvis (assist w/ rotation)
3 checks when using vacuum
1. no tissue trapped
2. cup placed in midline of sagittal suture
3. vacuum port of suction cup points toward occiput
how many pop-offs allowed when using vacuum?
2, no more
complications of vacuum compared to forceps
more failed deliveries
less perineal injuries
inc incidence fetal cephalohematoma
inc scalp lacs and bruising
how to apply vacuum
do 3 checks
place cup on head
ensure free of tissue
inc P to 600 mmHg w/ contraction
traction along pelvic axis
advantage of vacuum
can be achieved w/ little maternal analgesia
CI's to vacuum
GA < 34 weeks
suspected fetal coag disorder
suspected macrosomia
breech
MC hospital based procedure in US
C/S
what tx of hyperthyroidism is CI in pregnancy
radioactive iodine
how to dx maternal hyperthyroidism
difficult d/t vague sx
elevated free T4 and suppressed TSH
sx of maternal thyroid storm
hyperthermia
tachy
sweating
high output cardiac failure
high maternal mortality!
tx of maternal thyroid storm
BB: propranolol
block thyroid hormone: sodium iodide
stop syn of thyroid hormone: PTU
halt peripheral conversion T4 to T3: dexamethasone
replace fluid losses
bring temp down
tx of maternal hypothyroidism
thyroid replacement i.e. levothyroxine
monitor TSH and free T3/T4 monthly
indication of GDM c-section delivery of baby
> 4250 grams
MC lesion of rheumatic heart disease
mitral stenosis
a "must" for management of pregnant cardiac pts
co-manage with cardiologist
sx of postpartum cardiomyopathy
significant SOB
cardiomyopathies postpartum
no more pregnancies
mortality rate ~20%
tx of cardiac pregnant pts
EKG/echo
low sodium diet
rest on left side
adequate sleep
**avoid strenuous activity**
prevent anemia (protect work of heart)
anticoag's with mech valves and a-fib
Mendelson's syndrome in pregnancy is also known as?
acid aspiration syndrome
what can Mendelson's syndrome in pregnancy result in?
adult respiratory distress syndrome
why are pregnant women at higher risk for Mendelson's syndrome?
delayed gastric emptying, inc intra-abdominal and intra-gastric P
prevention and tx of Mendelson's
prevent: dec acid, do not feed in labor
tx: supplemental O2, maintain airway, treatment for acute resp failure
definition/dx of cholestasis in pregnancy
cholestasis and pruritis in 2nd half of pregnancy not a/w liver enzyme elevations
sx of cholestasis in pregnancy
itching w/o abd pain or rash
elevated serum bile acids
lab findings of acute fatty liver of prenancy
inc PT, PTT, elevated bili, ammonium, uric acid, elevation of liver transaminases
tx = have baby!
signs of PE in pregnancy
*tachypnea
*tachycardia
low grade fever
pleural friction rub
chest splinting
typical instigating factor of PE in preg
DVT
dx of DVT in preg
tx of DVT in preg
dx: 50% asymptomatic, compression US, may use MRI
tx: heparin
DVT in preg is more common in which leg?
left
Homan's sign
pain in calf with dorsiflexion
MC arrhythmia in preg
supraventricular tachy (usually benign)
describe birth rate of monozygotic twins worldwide
constant at 1/250
NO GENETIC PREDISPOSITION
def of dizygotic/fraternal gestations
twin fetuses resulting from the fertilization of two separate ova
**in this type of twin each has own amnion (thick membranes), chorion, and placenta
dizygotic
how do you confirm twins?
US to determine # of fetuses and gestation sac
will help determine chorionicity if done aroud 14 weeks gestation
when to suspect multiple gestation
large uterine size
high chorionic gonadotropin in plasma and urine
high AFP
maternal complaints in multi gestation
excessive weight gain
hyperemesis gravidum
sensation of > 1 fetus moving (duh)
twins born < 35 weeks gestation are 2x as likely to develop what?
**hyaline membrane disease
tx of twin-twin transfusion
**send pt to tertiary and laser ablation of vessels to make anastomoses go away
adequate nutrition for multi gest mothers
inc caloric intake 300 cals
**double iron and folic acid
deliver multifetal pregnancies by week?
36
multifetal preg considered postdate at week?
**38
**consider induction
etiology of breech presentation
**prematurity
**uterine anomalies
severe TTTS can cause?
polyhydramnios in recipient
oligo in donor
must treat or one will die
develops early in 2nd trimester
moderate TTTS can cause?
discrepancy in size, no amniotic amount problems
hydrops can develop in either twin
develops late in 2nd trimester
mild TTTS can cause?
size and Hb differ
develops in 3rd trimester
length of latent phase in nulliparous
**20 hours or less
length of latent phase in multiparous
**14 hours or less
def of labor
cervical change accopmanied by regualr uterine contraction
def of latent phase
initial part of labor, most effacement
def of active phase
portion of labor where dilation occurs more rapidly, usually when cervix > 4 cm
def of protraction disorder of active phase of labor
< 1.0 cm in prima, < 1.2 in multi
(ie less change than expected)
def of cephalopelvic disproportion
**if maternal bony pelvis is not of sufficient size/shape to allow passage of fetal head
def of relative cephalopelvic disproportion
**fetal head in abnormal position, if baby's head is OP, get C/S
next baby could be vag delivery
def of macrosomia
**fetus > 4500 gm
tx of shoulder dystocia
**CALL FOR HELP!!
**McRobert's (hyperF and aBduction of hips)
suprapubic pressure
episiotomy
direct fetal manipulation
def of arrest of dilatation
no progress in active phase of labor for 2 or more hours
how do you approach pregnant pt with surgical emergency?
**same as non-pregnant patient
def of 1st trimester, 2nd, 3rd
conception to 14 wks
14-28
28-40
GA of viable baby
23+ weeks
GA of preterm labor
20-37 weeks
GA term baby
** 38 weeks ("just term")
GA of post-term
** > 42 weeks
GA of spontaneous abortion
** < 20 weeks
#1 risk factor for preterm delivery
**prior preterm delivery
(also infection/chorioamnionitis, teen pregnancy)
tx to reduce preterm delivery
progesterone
where to sample fetal fibronectin?
posterior cervical fornix
what invalidates fetal fibronectin sample?
**bleeding, recent sex, recent check of cervix
neg predictive value of fetal fibronectin
**neg predictive value = > 95% won't deliver w/in 2 weeks (22-35 weeks)
fetal fibronectin test decreases what?
high rate of false positive dx of preterm labor
in what percentage of cases is NO reason for preterm labor discovered?
50%
when do you treat (try to suppress) preterm labor?
**24-34 weeks
**EFW 600-2500 grams (1 lb 5 oz - 5 lb 8 oz)

< 24 weeks must try to suppress
34-37 weeks expectant management
when do you administer corticosteroids to fetus?
**if b/w 24-34 weeks and will deliver w/in 7 days
which pneumocytes make surfactant?
**Type II
typical protocol for fetal corticosteroid administration
betamethasone 12 mg IM q 24 hrs to stimulate type II pneumocytes
DO NOT repeat protocol (most of the time)
MOA of beta mimetic adrendergic agents to cause tocolysis

SE's
act on B2 receptors to relax uterus and uterine vessels
SE's: pulmonary edema, hypotension, tachy, chest pain, tremors
MOA of mag sulfate for preterm labor and preeclampsia
**acts at cellular lever by competing with Ca for entry into cell at time of depolarization
use to stop contractions
when to test for group B strep in preterm labor?
**always (ampicillin)
bc probably haven't tested/cultured yet
def of PROM
**spontaneous rupture of membranes before the onset of labor at any gestational age
how to check for PROM?
**use sterile spec to look for vaginal pooling
**nitrazine test: paper turns blud if amniotic fluid (pH 7-7.5)
**ferning: fernlike patter of xstallization on microscope of dry vaginal fluid
(rare) assessment of PROM
**inserted indigo carmine into amniotic fluid, look to see if appears on pad/tampon
when to check for fetal lung maturity? (what stage of pregnancy)
usually 3rd trimester
which stage of pregnancy to check for Chr abnormalities?
1st trimester (or 2nd)
ATBX tx of PROM
GA 24-32 weeks
**erythromycin
**ampicillin
amoxicillin
sx of chorioamnionitis
****
fetal/maternal tachy
fever
uterine tenderness
(also foul smelling fluid, maternal leukocytosis)
tx of chorioamnionitis
**deliver!
def of fetal demise
20 weeks but before onset of labor
cutoff GA for tocolytic therapy?
**typically not used after 34 weeks or after steroid complete
exception: severe heart anomaly
MC surgical emergency in pregnancy
**appy
sx of adnexal torsion
**sudden onset of severe intermittent abd pain
**may radiate to flank or down ant thigh
MCC of abdominal trauma in pregnancy
**MVC
why is there an increase in cholecystitis and cholelithiasis in pregnancy?
rising cholesterol and lipid levels as well as biliary stasis
MC type gallstones in pregnancy
cholesterol
when do you remove ovarian tumors in pregnancy?
**remove: if persists or grows
**prefer to wait till 2nd trimester
tx of cholecystitis/stasis in pregnancy
IV fluids
gastric decompression
analgesia as appropriate
diet
sx cholecystitis and cholelithiasis
N, V, RUQ pain, increased WBC & bili, jaundice, increase thickness of GB wall on US
sx of pancreastitis
severe non-colicky epigastric pain radiating to back
N, V
elevated serum amylase
material causation of disparity
physical or financial resources
semiotic causation of disparity
symbolic understandings and resulting expectations
we talked about disparities in health care with what 3 things?
internal cardiac defib
drug eluting stents
steroid inhalers
how does the diffusion of innovation through society?
in predictable manner, according to socio economic strata, is not random
advantages and disadvantages to certain groups (class/race)
who is last to benefit from new technology?
minority children
how is our society structured?
(crappy question, I know)
there is a hierarchical structure to our society that is layered and one way it is layered is according to race/class which gives advantages in receiving health care
what plays a role in access to health care?
both material and semiotic influences
what is critical to engage disparities in clinical practice?
the sociological imagination: being able to see "personal troubles" in "public issues"
describe sociological imagination
individual can understand his own experience and gauge his own fate by locating himself within his period that he can know his own changes in life only by becoming aware of those of all individuals in his circumstances
principle estrogen of pregnancy
estriol
progesterone's actions during pregnancy
prep of endometrium con't
maintains endometrium
*inhibits uterine contraction
stimulates development of lobules and proliferation of alveoli in breasts
which hormone is required to maintain pregnancy?
progesterone
which hormones block lactation during pregnancy?
progesterone and estrogen
(mostly P)
which hormone supresses fertility while breastfeeding?
PRL
which hormone is responsible for milk ejection/let-down?
oxytocin
which hormone stimulates contraction fo uterus at delivery?
oxytocin
consequences of iron deficiency in pregnancy?
Fe def anemia
preterm labor
late-spontaneous abortion
which hormone is produced by fetal tissues and facilitates calcium transfer across the placenta?
PTH-rP
how does maternal cardiovascular function change in pregnancy?
CO inc 30-40%, stroke V first, then HR
blood V inc 30-40%
are maternal heart murmurs ok during systole?
yes, common and benign
late systolic and ejection
are diastolic murmurs ok during pregnancy?
no, serious, perhaps pathologic
maternal pulmonary changes during pregnancy?
total ventilation inc 30-40%
PCO2 dec from pre-pregnancy
respirations more diaphragmatic
where do hCS and hCG come from?
syncytiotrophoblast
function of hCG?
maintain corpus luteum
function of hCS?
GH-like
how does fetal arterial O2 compare to adults?
lower
why is it ok that fetal arterial O2 is lower than adults?
Hb has high affinity
low capacity to deal with free radicals
how do nutrients move across the placenta?
mostly facilitated diffusion
some simple diffusion
what happens to fetal respiration during periods of hypoxia/asphyxia?
suppressed
where does the highest PO2 blood go in the fetus?
head/brain and heart
how does fetal CO compare to adult and why?
higher (d/t low resistance of placental vascular bed, inc size of placenta compared to fetus, low PO2, and relative vasodilation of peripheral vasculature until development of baroreceptor reflex)
what is the major GH in the fetus and what is its primary receptor?
insulin
IGF-2
what is GH responsible in the fetus
general growth and major role in organ growth
what is released (and can be measured) in the fetus in response to stress?
epi
describe early fetal movements
involve whole body rather than specific limbs
why are premature babies very sensitive to afferent stimuli?
too many synapses are formed during fetal development and are pruned during the third trimester and post-natally
describe blood flow to fetal nephrons
deep cortical nephrons get the majority of flow before birth, outer cortical nephrons get more after birth
how is most of ion regulation accomplished in the fetus?
"passively" at the placenta, regulated by the maternal ECF
what is the purpose of respiratory motion in the fetus?
do NOT bring in O2 or remove CO2
only inc O2 consumption and CO2 production
function to expand the chest wall and allow for normal development
what is the early fetal CV response to hypoxia?
peripheral chemoreceptors cause tachycardia, cessation of resp movements, and inc CO (therefore inc BP), also vasoconstriction everywhere but brain
what is the late fetal CV response to hypoxia?
inc BP activates baroreceptors which causes the net effect of dec HR and the hypoxia directly affects the myocardium
where is HLA-G protein expression restricted to?
immune privileged sites such as the placenta and thymus
what is the function of HLA-G in pregnancy?
placental immunosuppression
what does indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) control?
metabolism of tryptophan
which immunosuppressors does the placenta express?
Th2 cytokines: IL-10 and TGF-beta
PGE-2
which hormone induces the secretion of RTF and PIBF (potent immunoregulators) in pregnancy?
high progesterone
what is the function of RTF in pregnancy?
upregulates IL-10, interferes with IL-2 to block Th1 and promote Th2
what is the function of PIBF in pregnancy?
inhibits NK cells, stimulates IL-3, 4, 10 (Th2), and inhibits INF, TNF-alpha, and IL-2, in B-cells induces production of non-cytotoxic Ab's which do not fix complement
how does RU-486/Mifeprisone function in terms of immunology?
blocks Pg receptors and prevents PIBF production, linked with surge in TNF-alpha
what is the function of membrane cofactor protein (MCP) in pregnancy?
blocks C3b and C4b
what is the function of decay accelerating factor (DAF) in pregancy?
prevents assembly of C3bBb complex or accelerates disassembly of preformed convertase
which ligand do trophoblasts express and what is it's function?
express Fas ligand (FasL) (which normally induces T cell apoptosis upon immune withdrawal), here it guards and induces apoptosis of infiltrating T cell to maintain immune privilege
which cytokines are Th1 in pregnancy?
IL-2, IL-12, INF-gamma, TNF
which cytokines are Th2 in pregnancy?
IL-3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 13
what are the major APC's in the female reproductive tract?
macrophages and DC's
what forms the blood-testis barrier in males?
tight junctions between sertoli cells (immune privileged site)
how does PID create infertility in regards to immunology?
response occurs with a concurrent infection where sperm cells become "innocent bystanders"
W with PID have hi incidence of ASA's
what is the immune response to sperm in fertile women?
ASA elicit the production of anti idiotypic Ab's which neutralize ASA reponse
what is the immune response to sperm in infertile women?
anti-idiotypic Ab production is weak/absent
suppressing factors in immunology of pregnancy?
seminal plasma (prostaglandins, TGF-beta, etc)
sperm surface molecules
idiotypic Ab network
immune suppressor cells in tract
stimulating factors in immunology of pregnancy?
infectious agents, inflammatory cells, cytokines in semen
infection/inflamm/trauma in tract
dec immunosuppressive factors in semen
ASA sperm activation of macrophages and immune cells
immune sys def (lack of idiotypic Ab's, lack of suppressor T cell response)
why are there more cancers in the upper outer quadrant of the breast?
most massive part of breast (basically the size of it)
what do you use to stain for myoepithelium in the breast?
smooth-muscle-actin or S100
what composes one "lobule" in the breast?
one collecting duct, and its terminal ductules and acini, plus the accompanying stroma
describe the pathology of fat necrosis of the breast
trauma
necrotic fat cells surrounded by mixed inflammation, later with calcification, foreign body rxn, scarring
what is mondor's disease?
thrombosis of subcu vein of breast, usually harmless
what 3 pattern occur in fibrocystic change of the breast?
fibrosis
cyst formation
adenosis
does proliferative breast dx have an extra cancer risk?
yes
does fibrocystic change of the breast put a woman at an extra risk for cancer?
no
what are the 3 categories of proliferative breast disease?
epithelial hyperplasia
sclerosing adenosis
small duct papillomas
3 tips that mean sclerosing adenosis, and not cancer
always myoepithelium
normal lobular architecture is preserved (although may be expanded)
hard, but never cuts "gritty"
which 3 mutations confer a large risk for breast cancer?
BRCA1, BRCA2, TP53
how does breast cancer usually present?
dominant, painless mass
what percentage of breast cancers do not show up on mammo?
10%
is smoking a risk factor for breast cancer?
no
what inflammatory cell is abundant in medullary carcinoma?
lymphocytes
(cells express HLA-DR)
which breast carcinoma has the best prognosis and is star shaped?
tubular carcinoma
describe histo of invasive lobular carcinoma
cells in indian file
signet ring cells
loss of e-cadherin expression
what do you stain the sentinel lymph node of the breast with to spot cancer cells?
cytokeratin 19 and/or mammaglobin
what is the key to surviving breast cancer?
early dx
what type of cancer is carcinoma of the male breast?
infiltrating ductal carcinoma
most important change/factor in breasts in pregnancy?
glandular hyperplasia
increase of breast size during adolescence is due to?
proliferation of stroma
what can inverted nipples easily be confused with?
inversion of nipples d/t cancer, but inverted nipple can be normal for that woman
what best characterizes fibrocystic disease?
multicentric origin
most important prognostic indicator in breast cancer
presence of absence of metastatic tumor in axillary lymph nodes
is hormone production characteristic of breast cancer?
no
which breast lesion is characteristically b/l?
lobular carcinoma in situ
mean age for dx of carcinoma of breast?
55
mean age for dx of fibroadenoma of breast?
20
is presence of E receptor in BC a good or bad sign?
good
a few fibrotic cotyledons on maternal surface of placenta

old or new infarct?
**old
a few red cotyledons on maternal surface of placenta

old or new infarct?
**new
vernix caseosa embedded in the amnion, usually w/ oligohydramnios
**amnion nodosum (likely on practical)
how long can you detect CMV in the urine of the newborn?
**up to 24 hours
how many vessels should be in the umbilical cord?
**two arteries and one vein
what is the greatest risk for preeclampsia?
previous pregnancy with preeclampsia with the same father
what appears to be the key molecule in toxemia of pregancy?
sFIt1
is preeclampsia preventable?
no, but eclampsia can be staved off
what is the morphology of eclampsia in the liver?
**bleeds in the liver and under its capsule, patches of necrosis, mostly adjacent to the portal area
what is the morphology of acute fatty liver of pregnancy and what condition is it a/w?
**periportal necrosis and ecclampsia
what precludes giving Rhogam to Rh (-) women after delivery? (ERF)
low levels of anti-Rho D in her serum
what is the cause of fetal growth retardation associated with prolonged pre-eclampsia?
obstructive lesions in the spiral arteries
an intra-abdominal mass in a newborn is most likely to be a(n)?
multicystic kidney
AD disorder
Affects intelligence
Unibrow, long eyelash, long philthrum
Cornelia de Lange syndrome
Small jaw, malformed face
Airway defect
1st branchial arch issue
Normal intelligence
Treacher Collins
Alligator skin
Lamellar ichtyosis
Mild variance (AD; Tx w/ Laminin)
No sweat glands
Pointy or peg-shaped teeth
“Leave in a hot room and they die!!”
Ectodermal dysplasia
AR disorder; pale-skinned (loss of melanocytes)
Microtubule defect
Granules of neutrophils clumped together
Chediak-Higashi
Mermaid baby
Usually die
sirenomelia
Nose and ears flattened
Club-foot
Oligohydramnios due to renal agenesis
Potter's
Ash-leaf spots (depigmented on the longitudinal axis or dermatomes)
“Zits, fits and nitwits”
Adenoma sebaceum (facial angiofibromas made of blood vessels and fibrous tissue)
Seizures
Mentally retarded
Tuberous sclerosis
NO hemidesmosomes (one subtype of E.B.... there are others with defects in keratin or collagen)
You touch them and their skin peels
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Mutated VG5Q
Port-wine stain
Thrombocytopenia
Varicose veins
Telangiectasias
Bone and soft tissue hypertrophy
Blood and lymph vessels fail to form
Klippel Trenaunay Weber syndrome
during which phase of the menstrual cycle does implantation occur?
secretory phase
portion of the placenta underlying the implantation site and forming the maternal part of the placenta
decidua basalis
portion overlying the implanted embryo and separating it from the uterine cavity
decidua capsularis
which part of the placenta synthesizes most of the hormones released?
syncytial trophoblast
moles and choriocarcinomas are composed of what kind of tissue?
trophoblastic tissue
a mixture of malignant throphoblast and syncytiotrophoblast
elevated b-hCG
choriocarcinoma
(Cole)
invasion into myometrium of edematous chorionic villi covered w/ layers of proliferative trophoblastic cells
b-hCG moderately elevated
invasive moles
tumore with absence of chorionic villi and proliferation of intermediate cytotrophoblasts
low positive b-hCG
secretes hPL
placental-site trophoblastic tumor
46,XX paternal origin
complete mole
causes of oligohydramnios
fetal urinary tract anomaly (i.e. b/l renal agenesis)
placental insufficiency
PROM
causes of polyhydramnios
decreased fetal swallowing
fetal GI tract obstruction
when does a secondary ovocyte complete its second meiotic division?
at fertilization
grape-like clusters of hydropic villi suggest what?
complete mole
what occurs immediately following the completion of meiosis II?
formation of female pronucleus
during which weeks of pregnancy is the embryo most susceptible to teratogenesis?
weeks 3-8
during which weeks of pregnancy is the embryo most susceptible to physiological defects and/or minor morphological abnormalities from teratogens?
weeks 9-38
what gives evidence of the beginning of gastrulation?
formation of the primitive streak
what are ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm derived from?
the epiblast
what functions as the primary inductor in the early embryo?
notochord
what are the 3 primary functions of the notochord?
1. induce overlying ectoderm to differentiate into neuroectoderm and form the neural plate
2. induces formation of the vertebral bodies
3. forms the nucleus pulposus of each intervertebral disc
what is the MCC of mental retardation?
fetal alcohol syndrom
what does failure of the cranial neuropore to close cause?
is marked by high AFP
anencephaly
what is the MC congenital malformation in the world?
cleft palate
herniation of cerebellar vermis through the foramen magnum
arnold-chiari malformation
adult derivative of pharyngeal arch 1?
external auditory meatus (only external derivative of pharyngeal arches)
what produces FGF in order to stimulate mitosis?
apical ectodermal ridge
adult deriv. of truncus arteriosus?
aorta
pulmonary trunk
adult deriv. of bulbus cordis?
smooth part of RV, smooth part of LV
adult deriv. of primitive ventricle?
trabeculated part of RV and LV
adult deriv. of primitive atrium?
trabeculated part of RA and LA
adult deriv. of sinus venosus?
smooth part of RA, coronary sinus, oblique vein of LA
what is the most common position abnormality of embryological development?
dextrocardia
what is the MC congenital heart defect?
VSD
what are most congenital CV defects related to in embryological development?
abnormal formation of the heart's interior septae
continuous murmur
2nd MC CV defect
PDA
what does incomplete separation of the tracheoesophageal septum cause?
tracheoesophageal fistula
what does failure of pleuroperitoneal membranes to fuse cause?
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
which branches of the aorta supply the:
foregut
midgut
hindgut
celiac
sup. mesenteric
inf. mesenteric
hypertrophy of pylorus musculature
a/w non bilious projectile vomiting
pyloric stenosis
what causes hirschsprung's disease in embryological development?
defect of neural crest cell migration
what forms the renal tubules?
intermediate mesoderm forms the metanephric blastema which differentiates into the renal tubules
what does the urinary bladder develop from?
urogenital sinus (continuous with allantois, which normally degenerates)
what does the ureteric bud give rise to?
collecting duct, minor and major calyces, renal pelvis, and ureter
what causes a urachal fistula?
persistent allantois
absence of an organ/body region d/t complete absence of its precursor
agenesis
absence of an organ/body region d/t failure of development of its precursor
aplasia
T/F:
bacteria play a significant role in congenital anomalies
F
causes fetal hydantoin syndrom
diphenylhydantoin (phenytoin)
MC preventable cause of mental retardation in the world?
iodine deficiency
what effects do androgenic agents have on embryo development?
msaculinization of external genitalia in females
hypospadias in males
increase in CV anomalies
what does cigarette smoking in pregnancy cause?
IUGR, premature delivery
NOT linked to major birth defects
what effect does warfarin have on embryo development?
chondrodysplasia, mental retardation, microcephaly, nasal malformations
appropriate weight gain for mothers in 2nd and 3rd trimester:
obese/overweight?
normal/underweight?
1/2 lb/week
1 lb/week
extra calories in pregnancy:
1st trimester?
2nd T?
3rd T?
0
340
450
vegetarian and vegan mothers have increased risk of which nutrient?
calcium (mainly)
absolute CI's to exercise in pregnancy
risk for preterm labor
vaginal bleeding
PROM
which 2 nutrients should be taken together in pregnancy to increase absorption?
Vit C and Iron
what are the positive benefits for the fetus of exercising in pregnancy?
increased HR variability, more fetal breathing movements (help lung development), cardioprotective
presents with nipple discharge, nipple retraction, small subareolar mass
intraductal papilloma (if multiple a/w increased risk of cancer)
3 MC cancer KILLERS of women in the USA (ERF)
1. lung
2. breast
3. colon-rectum
(descending)
3 MC cancers of women in the USA (ERF)
1. breast
2. lung
3. colon-rectum
(descending)
soft, large, gelatinous breast tumor in an older woman
colloid/mucinous carcinoma
which viral vaccines are killed? (4)
rabies
influenza
polio (salk)
Hep A