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