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Carcinoma of the Cervix
- Malignant cells within the cervix.
- HPV: most important cause of cervical cancer, it causes genital warts.
- Treatment requires radial hysterectomy.
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Cervicitis
- Inflammation of the cervix.
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: bacteria that usually causes cervicitis.
- Leukorrhea and erosions are signs.
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Endometrial Cancer
Malignant tumor of the uterine lining (adenocarcinoma).
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Endometrosis
Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus.
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Fibroids
- Benign tumor in the uterus.
- Also known as "leiomymata" or "leiomyomas."
- Surgery: UAE
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Ovarian Carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of the ovary (adenocarcinoma).
- Inherited genes that increase the risk: BRCA1 and BRCA2.
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Ovarian Cysts
- Collections of fluid within sacs (cysts) in the ovaries.
- Cystoadenocarcinomas: malignant and lined with tumor cells.
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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 inside of the uterus.
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Placenta Previa
Implantation of 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.
- Eclampsia: final and most severe phase of untreated preeclampsia.
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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.
- Neonatal
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Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn.
- Also known as RDS.
- Neonatal.
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Hydrocephalus
- Accumulation of fluid in the space of the brain.
- Neonatal.
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
- Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stool) produced by a fetus or newborn.
- Neonatal.
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Pyloric Stenosis
- Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum.
- Neonatal.
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Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material.
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Aspiration
Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction.
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Cauterization
Destruction of tissue by burning.
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Colposcopy
Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope.
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Conization
Removal of a cone-shaped section (cone-biopsy) of the cervix.
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Cryosurgery
Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue.
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Culdocentesis
Needle aspiration of fluid from the cel-de-sac.
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Exentration
Removal of internal organs within a cavity.
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Laparscopy
- Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope (laparscope).
- A form of MIS is used.
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Tubal Ligation
Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occuring.
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Amniocentesis
Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amnitioc fluid for analysis.
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Pelvimetry
Measyrement of the dimensions of the maternal pelvis.
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