Female Genital System

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the female genital system, focusing on the structures and diseases of the endometrium and myometrium.

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus which undergoes changes during the menstrual cycle.

Myometrium

The middle muscular layer of the uterus that helps in childbirth.

Acute Endometritis

Inflammation of the endometrium defined by polymorphonuclear leukocytes, often due to ascending infections.

Chronic Endometritis

Rare condition resulting from complications of acute endometritis, characterized by stroma infiltrated by plasma cells.

Pyometra

A condition defined as pus in the endometrial cavity, often associated with anatomical defects.

Endometrial Hyperplasia

A thickening of the endometrial lining that can be simple or complex and with or without atypia.

Tuberculous Endometritis

A form of endometritis resulting from the extension of tuberculosis from the fallopian tubes.

Endometrial Carcinoma

A common gynecological cancer categorized into endometrioid and non-endometrioid types.

Leiomyoma

The most common tumor of the uterus, also known as fibroids, which can vary in size and location.

Leiomyosarcoma

A rare malignant tumor of smooth muscle originating from the uterus, often larger than leiomyomas.

Hydatidiform Mole

A gestational trophoblastic disease characterized by abnormal growth of placental tissue.

Choriocarcinoma

A malignant tumor of trophoblast that produces high levels of HCG and is highly vascular.

Adenomyosis

Ectopic endometrial tissue located in the myometrium, often leading to an enlarged uterus.

Endometriosis

Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, leading to chronic pain and fertility issues.

Endometrial Hyperplasia - Atypical

A precancerous condition marked by atypical glands and increased mitotic activity.

Endometrial Carcinoma - Endometrioid Type

A type of uterine cancer associated with prolonged estrogen exposure and typically develops slowly.

Endometrial Carcinoma - Non-endometrioid Type

Cancer that typically emerges abruptly in older women and is associated with a higher fatality rate.