chapter 8 problems/procedures female

cervical cancer

Malignant cells within the cervix

cervicitis

Inflammation of the cervix

Endometrial cancer

Malignant tumor of the uterine lining

Endometriosis

Endometrial tissue located outside the

uterus

salpingitis

the inflammation of a woman's fallopian tubes, typically resulting from a bacterial infection

oophoritis

the inflammation of one or both ovaries

endometritis

an inflammation or irritation of the endometrium, which is the inner lining of the uterus

Abruptio placentae

Premature separation of the normally

implanted placenta

Choriocarcinoma

Malignant tumor of the placenta

Ectopic pregnancy

Misplaced implantation of egg

Hydrocephalus

the buildup of excessive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's cavities (ventricles), which widens them and puts harmful pressure on brain tissue

Pyloric stenosis

an uncommon condition in infants where the pylorus—the muscular valve connecting the stomach to the small intestine—abnormally thickens

Hystersalpingography

an X-ray dye test used to evaluate the shape of the uterus and check if the fallopian tubes are open

Mammography

a low-dose X-ray of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast cancer.

Conization

Removal of a cone-

shaped section of the

cervix

Amniocentesis

Needle placement

guided by ultrasound

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