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Ch. 8 Pathology
Female Reproductive System Pathology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Carcinoma of the Cervix | Malignant cells within the cervix |
| Cervicitis | Inflammation of the cervix |
| Carcinoma of the endometrium | Malignant tumor of the uterine lining |
| Endometriosis | Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus |
| Fibroids | Benign tumors in the uterus |
| Ovarian Carcinoma | Malignant tumor of the ovary |
| Ovarian Cysts | Collections of fluid within a sacs in the ovary |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis. |
| Carcinoma of the Breast | Malignant tumor of the breast |
| Fibrocystic Breast Disease | Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue to the breast |
| Abruptio Placentae | Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Implantation o the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location |
| Multiple Gestations | More than one fetus inside the uterus |
| Placenta Previa | Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus |
| Preeclampsia | Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache |
| Down Syndrome | Chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with a short nose, low-set ears, and slanted eyes |
| Erythroblastosis Fettles | Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between mother and the fetus |
| Hyaline membrane Disease | Acute lung disease commonly seen in the permeative newborn |
| Hydrocephalus | Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain |
| Meconium Aspiration Syndrome | Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn |
| Pyloric stenosis | Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum |