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Chase Findley, MSIV
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Gonadal Drainage, 454
Venous
Left ovary/testis, left gonadal vein, left renal
vein, IVC
LymphaticOvaries/testes,
para-aortic
lymph nodes
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Autonomic Innervation of Male
Sexual Response, 455
Erection
Parasympathetic, pelvic nerve
Nitrous oxide, smooth muscle relaxation,
vasodilation, erection
Emission
Sympathetic, hypogastric nerve
Ejaculation Visceral, somatic, pudendal nerve
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Male Reproductive Anatomy,
455
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Semiferous Tubules, 456
Spermatagonia (germ cells) Maintain germ pool, produce primary
spermatocytes
Sertoli cells
Secrete inhibin, inhibits FSH Secrete androgen-binding protein
Maintains local testosterone levels
Forms blood-testis barrier
Isolates gametes from autoimmune attack Regulate spermatogenesis
Sertoli cells Secrete testosterone
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Regulation of
Spermatogenesis, 457 GnRH
From hypothalamus,
stimulates FSH, LH
release from
pituitary LH
Stimulates Leydig
cells to synthesize
testosterone
FSH Stimulates Sertoli
cells to create sperm
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Androgens, 458
Testosterone, DHT (testis)
Andostenedione (adrenal gland)
Testosterone function
Differentiation of epididymis, vas deferens,
seminal vesicles
Increase muscle, growth spurt, size of penis,
libido, spermatogensis Close epiphyseal plates (via estrogen)
Deepen voice
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Androgens, 458
DHT function
Differentiate penis, scrotum, prostate
Balding
Increased sebaceous gland actitivity
Prostate growth
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Androgens, 458
Potency
DHT>testosterone>androstenedione
5 reductase
Converts testosterone to DHT, inhibited by
finasteride
Aromatase
Converts testosterone/androstenedione toestrogen in adipose tissue and Sertoli cells
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Estrogens, 458
17 estradiol (ovary)
Estriol (placenta)
Functions: Growth of follicle
Endometrial proliferation Development of genitalia, breasts
Female fat distribution
Hepatic synthesis of transport proteins
Feedback inhibition of FSH/LH
LH surge
Myometrial excitability
Increase HDL, decrease LDL
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Progesterone, 458
From corpus luteum, adrenal cortex, testes
Functions: Stimulate endometrial glandular secretions and
spiral artery development
Maintenance of pregnancy Decrease myometrial excitability
Production of thick cervical mucous, inhibitssperm entry to uterus
Increase body temperature
Inhibit FSH/LH
Uterine smooth muscle relaxation, preventcontractions
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Menstrual Cycle, 459
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Oogenesis, 460
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Pregnancy, 460
Fertilization most commonly occurs in
upper fallopian tube, within 1 day of
ovulation
Implantation in wall of uterus 6 daysafter fertlization
Trophoblasts secrete HCG, detectable
in urine 1 week after conception
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Pregnancy, 460
Lactation
After labor, decrease in steroids induces
lactation
Suckling maintains milk production byincreasing oxytocin and prolactin
Prolactin
Induces, maintains lactation, inhibits ovulation
Oxytocin Involved in milk letdown and uterine
contractions
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hCG, 461
From synctiotrophoblast of placenta
Maintains corpus luteum
Maintains progesterone production
Acts like LH, stimulates luteal cells
Used as pregnancy marker, appears in urine
Elevated in pathologic states
Hydatidiform moles, choriocarcinoma,
gestational trophoblastic tumors
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Menopause, 461
Age related decline in ovarian follicles
Decreased estrogen production
Increased FSH/LH, GnRH
Symptoms include hot flashes, vaginal
atrophy, osteoporosis, coronary artery
disease
Average age is 51
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Klinefelters Syndrome, 461
XXY (male) Presence ofinactivated X chromosome (Barr
body)
Testicular atrophy, eunuchoid body shape,
tall, long extremities, female hairdistribution
Common cause ofhypogonadism
Dysgenesis of seminiferous tubules
Decreased inhibin, increased FSH Abnormal Leydig cell function
Decreased testosterone, increased LH,increased estrogen
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Turners Syndrome, 461
XO (female)
Short stature, ovarian dysgenesis (streak
ovary), webbing of neck, preductal
coarctation of aorta, Most common cause of primary amenorrhea
Decreased estrogen
Increased LH and FSH
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Sex Chromosome Disorders,
461
Double Y males
XYY (male)
Phenotypically normal, normal fertility
Tall, acne, antisocial behavior
True hermaphroditism
46,XX or 47,XXY
Both ovary and testicular tissue presentAmbiguous genitalia
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Pseudohermaphroditism, 462
Disagreement between phenotypic and
gonadal sex
Female (XX)
Ovaries present
External genitalia virilized or ambiguous
Excessive ofexposure to androgenic
steroids during gestation Caused by congenital adrenal hyperplasia or
exogenous administration of androgens
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Pseudohermaphroditism, 462
Male (XY)
Testes present, external genitalia feminized or
ambiguous
Most common form is androgen insensitivity Defect in androgen receptor
Normal appearing phenotypic female
Female external genitalia, rudimentary vagina
Internal genitalia absent (uterus, fallopian tubes) Develop testes (internal), remove to prevent
malignancy
Increased sex hormones, LH
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5 Reductase Deficiency,
462 Unable to convert testosterone to DHT
Ambiguous genitalia until puberty
Increased testosterone causes
masculinization of external genitalia
Testosterone/estrogen levels normal
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Abruptio Placentae, 463
Premature detachment of placenta
Presents as painful bleeding in 3rd
trimester
May be associated with DIC
Increased risk with smoking,
hypertension, cocaine
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Placenta Accreta, 463
Defective decidual layer
Placenta attaches to myometrium
Increased risk with prior c-section or
uterine inflammation
Massive bleeding after
delivery
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Placenta Previa, 463
Abnormal attachment of placenta to
lower uterine segment
Presents as painless bleeding in any
trimester
May occlude internal os
Increased risk with
prior c-section
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Ectopic Pregnancy, 463
Extrauterine implantation of pregnancy, most
often in fallopian tube
Presents as abdominal pain without bleeding
Increased risk with salpingitis Suspect with increased hCG and sudden
lower abdominal pain, confirm
with ultrasound
Differentiate from appendicitis
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Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities,
463
Polyhydramnios
>1.5-2 L amniotic fluid
Associated with esophageal/duodenal
atresia (inability to swallow amniotic fluid)and anencephaly
Oligohydramnios
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Cervical Pathology, 463
Dysplasia and carcinoma in situ
Disordered epithelial growth
Begins at basal layer of squamo-columnar
junction, extends outward CIN 1-3 depending on dysplasia
Associated with HPV
16,18 May progress to
invasive carcinoma
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Cervical Pathology
Invasive carcinoma
Often squamous cell carcinoma
Pap smearused for early detection of
dysplasia (koilocytes) Lateral invasion can
block ureters, lead to
renal failure
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Endometriosis, 464
Non-neoplastic glands/stroma in abnormal
locations outside uterus
Cyclic menstrual bleeding from ectopic
tissue Results in blood filled chocolate cysts
Presents as severe menstrual related pain
May cause infertility Adenomyosis
Endometrium within myometrium
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Endometrial Proliferation, 464
Endometrial hyperplasia
Endometrial gland proliferation caused by
increased estrogen stimulation
Increased risk ofendometrial carcinoma Presents as post-menopausal bleeding
Risk factors include anovulatory cycles,
HRT, PCOS, granulosa cell tumor
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Endometrial Proliferation, 464
Endometrial carcinoma
Most common gyn malignancy
Most common in 55-65 years
Presents as vaginal bleeding Preceded by endometrial hyperplasia
Risk factors are unnopposed estrogentherapy, obesity, diabetes, HTN, nulliparity,
late menopause Deeper myometrial invasion worsens
prognonsis
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Myometrial Tumors, 464
Leiomyoma
Most common female tumor
Benign, smooth muscle tumor, with rare
malignant transformation Multiple tumors with well demarcated
borders
Most common in 20-40s, blacks
Estrogen sensitive
Increase in size with pregnancy, decrease
with menopause
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Myometrial Tumors, 464
Leiomyoma
May be asymptomatic or cause abnormal
uterine bleeding
May cause iron deficient anemia Whorled pattern of smooth muscle bundles
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Myometrial Tumors, 464
Leiomyosarcoma
Bulky, irregular shaped tumor
Areas ofnecrosis, hemorrhage
Highly aggressive, likely to recur
Increased incidence in blacks
May protrude from cervix
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Premature Ovarian Failure, 464
Premature atresia of ovarian follicles in
reproductive age women
Presents with menopause between
puberty and age 40
Decreased estrogen
Increased LH, FSH (decreased
feedback inhibition)
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
465 Increased LH/FSH ratio leads to
anovulation
Hyperandrogenism
Enlarged, bilateral cystic ovaries Presents with amenorrhea, infertility,
obesity, hirsutism
Associated with insulin resistance,
increased risk of endometrial cancer Treat with weight loss, OCPs,
gonadotropin analogs, clomiphene, surgery
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Ovarian Cysts, 465
Follicular cyst
Distentension of unruptured graafian follicle
Associated with hyperestrinism, endometrial
hyperplasia Corpus luteum cyst
Hemorrhage into persistent
corpus luteumAssociated with menstrual
irregularity
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Ovarian Cysts, 465
Theca-lutein cyst
Bilateral/multiple, due to gonadotropin
stimulation
Associated with choriocarcinoma and moles Chocolate cyst
Blood containing cyst from
ovarian endometriosis Varies with menstrual cycle
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Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors, 465
Dysgerminoma Malignant, equivalent to male seminoma
Sheets of uniform cells
hCG tumor marker
Choriocarcinoma Rare, malignant
Can develop in pregnancy (mother or fetus)
Large hyperchromatic synctiotrophoblastic cells Increased frequency oftheca-lutein cysts
hCG tumor marker
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Ovarian Germ Cell Tumors, 465
Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor Aggressive malignancy in ovaries,
sacrococcygeal area (children)
Teratoma Contains 2-3 germ layers
Mature teratoma (dermoid cyst)
Most common benign tumor
Immature teratoma
Aggressively malignant
Struma ovarii
Contains functional thyroid tissue
O i N C ll T
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Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,
466
Brenner tumor
Benign, looks like bladder
Fibromas
Bundles of spindle-shaped fibroblasts
Meigs syndrome
Ovarian fibroma, ascites, hydrothorax
Pulling sensation in groin
O i N C ll T
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Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,
466
Granulosa cell tumor
Estrogen secreting
Precocious puberty
Endometrial hyperplasia or carcinoma Call-exner bodies
Small follicles with
eosinophilic secretions
O i N C ll T
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Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,
466
Krukenberg tumor
GI malignancy that metastasizes to ovary
Mucin-secreting signet cell adenocarcinoma
O i N C ll T
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Ovarian Non-germ Cell Tumors,
466
Serous cystadenoma
Benign, bilateral, lined with fallopian tube
Serous cystadenocarcinoma
Malignant, bilateral
Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
Malignant
Pseudomyxoma peritoneiAccumulation of mucinous material from
ovarian or appendiceal tumor
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Vaginal Carcinoma, 466
Squamous cell carcinoma
Secondary to cervical SCC
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
Associated with in utero exposure to DES
Sarcoma botyroides
Girls
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Benign Breast Tumors, 466
Fibroadenoma
Small, mobile, firm mass with sharp edges
Most common in
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Benign Breast Tumors, 466
Intraductal papilloma
Small, grows in lactiferous ducts
Typically beneath areola
Serous/bloody discharge Slightly increases risk of carcinoma
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Benign Breast Tumors, 466
Phyllodes Tumor
Large, bulky mass of connective tissue and
cysts
Leaf-like projections Most common in 6th decade
May become malignant
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Malignant Breast Tumors, 467
Common in post-menopause
Arise from mammary duct epithelium or
lobular glands
Overexpression ofestrogen/progesterone receptors erb-B2
affects therapy and prognosis
Axillary lymph node involvement is mostimportant prognostic factor
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Malignant Breast Tumors, 467
Ductal carcinoma in situ
Fills ductal lumen
Early malignancy without basement
membrane penetration
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Malignant Breast Tumors, 467
Invasive ductal
Firm, fibrous mass
Small, glandular, duct-like cells
Most invasive and common
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Malignant Breast Tumors, 467
Invasive lobular Orderly rows of cells
Multiple, bilateral
Medullary Fleshy, cellular,
lymphatic infiltrate
Good prognosis
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Malignant Breast Tumors, 467
Comedocarcinoma
Ductal, caseous necrosis
Inflammatory
Dermal lymphatic invasion
by breast carcinoma
Peau dorange Poor survival rate
Common Breast Conditions
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Common Breast Conditions,
468
Fibrocystic disease
Most common breast lumps from age 25-
menopause
Premenstrual breast pain, multiple bilaterallesions, fluctuating size
Does not indicate increased risk of
carcinoma
Common Breast Conditions
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Common Breast Conditions,
468 Fibrocystic disease
Fibrosis Hyperplasia of breast stroma
Cystic
Fluid filled, blue dome Sclerosing adenosis
Increased acini and intralobular fibrosis
Epithelial hyperplasia Increased epithelial cell
layers in terminal duct lobule Increased risk of carcinoma with
atypical cells
Common Breast Conditions
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Common Breast Conditions,
468
Acute Mastitis
Breast abscess
Associated with breast feeding
Bacterial infection through cracks in nipples Most common pathogen is S. aureus
Common Breast Conditions
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Common Breast Conditions,
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Fat Necrosis
Benign painless breast lump
Secondary to injury to breast tissue
Common Breast Conditions
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Common Breast Conditions,
468
Gynecomastia
Results from hyperestrogenism
Cirrhosis, testicular tumor, puberty, old age
Klinefelters syndrome Drugs
Estrogen, marijuana, heroin, psychoactive
drugs, spironolactone, digitalis, cimetidine,
alcohol, ketoconazole
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,
468 Common in men >50 Related to age-related increase in
estradiol, sensitization of prostate to DHT
Nodular enlargement ofperiurethral (lateral
and middle) lobes, compresses urethra intovertical slit
Presents with frequency, nocturia,hesitancy, dysuria
May lead to distention/hypertrophy ofbladder, hydronephrosis, UTIs
Increased PSA, not premalignant
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Prostatitis, 469
Symptoms
Dysuria, frequency, urgency, low back pain
Etiology
Acute: bacterial
Chronic: abacterial (most common),
bacterial
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Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, 469
More common in men >50 years
Usually develops in posterior lobe
(peripheral zone) of prostate
Diagnosed by DRE and biopsy
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Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, 469
PSA tumor marker
Increased PSA, decreased fraction of free
PSA
Osteoblastic metastasis Low back pain
Increased serum
alkaline phosphatase
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Cryptorchidism, 469
Undescended testis
Decreased spermatogenesis secondary
to increased body temperature
Increased risk ofgerm cell tumors
Prematurity increases occurrence
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Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
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Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,
469
Seminoma
Large cells in lobules with watery cytoplasm,
fried egg appearance
Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
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Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,
469
Embryonal carcinoma
Malignant
Painful testicular enlargement
Worse prognosis Glandular/papillary
morphology
Can differentiate to
other tumors
Testicular Germ Cell Tumor
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Testicular Germ Cell Tumor,
469
Yolk sac (endodermal sinus) tumor
Analogous to ovarian yolk sac tumor
Schiller-Duval bodes
Central vessel surroundedby tumor cells
Primitive glomeruli
Increased AFP
Testicular Germ Cell Tumors
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Testicular Germ Cell Tumors,
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Choriocarcinoma
Malignant
Increased hCG
Teratoma Usually malignant
Testicular Non-germ Cell
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Testicular Non-germ Cell
Tumors, 469
5% of testicular tumors, mostly benign
Leydig cell tumor
Intracytoplasmic Reinke crystals,
Androgen producing Gynecomastia
Precocious puberty
Testicular Non-germ cell
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Testicular Non-germ cell
Tumors, 469
Sertoli cell tumor
Androblastoma from
sex cord stroma
Testicular lymphoma
Most common testicularcancer in older men
Tunica Vaginalis Lesions
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Tunica Vaginalis Lesions,
469 Lesions in serous covering of testes
Present as testicular masses that
transilluminate
Varicocele
Dilated vein in pampiniform
plexus bag of worms May cause infertility
Tunica Vaginalis Lesions
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Tunica Vaginalis Lesions,
469 Hydrocele
Increased fluid secondary to incomplete
fusion of processus vaginalis
Spermatocele Dilated epididymal duct
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Penile Pathology, 470
Carcinoma in situ
Bowens disease
Gray, solitary, crusty plaque
Usually on shaft of penis or scrotum Peak incidence in 5th decade
Progresses to sqamous cell carcinoma in
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Penile Pathology, 470
Carcinoma in situ
Erythroplasia of Queyrat
Red, velvety plaques
Usually involves glans Similar to Bowens disease
P il P h l 470
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Penile Pathology, 470
Carcinoma in situ
Bowenoid papulosis
Multiple papular lesions
Affects younger age group Usually not invasive
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P il P th l 470
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Penile Pathology, 470
Peyronies disease
Bent penis
Aquired fibrous tissue formation
A ti d 471
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Anti-androgens, 471
Finasteride
5 reductase inhibitor
Decreases conversion of testosterone to
more potent DHT Used in BPH, male pattern baldness
Flutamide
Non-steroidal competitive inhibitor of
testosterone receptor
Used in prostate carcinoma
A ti d 471
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Anti-androgens, 471
Ketoconazole
Inhibits steroid synthesis
Spironolactone
Inhibits steroid binding
Both used in treatment ofPCOS and
hirsutism May cause gynecomastia, amenorrhea
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Sild fil d fil 471
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Sildenafil, vardenafil, 471
Inhibit cGMP phosphodiesterase, causingincreased CGMP, smooth muscle
relaxation in corpus cavernosum,
increased blood flow, erection
Used in treatment of impotency
May cause headache, flushing, dyspepsia,
impaired blue/green colorvision
Risk of life threatening hypotension if taken
with nitrates
Mif i t (RU 486) 471
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Mifepristone (RU-486), 471
Competitive inhibitor of progesteronereceptors
Used in termination of pregnancy
Makes uterus inhospitable to fertilized eggAdministered with misoprostole
May cause heavy bleeding,
nausea/vomiting, anorexia, abdominalpain
O l C t ti 471
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Oral Contraception, 471
Prevent estrogen surge Estrogen surge, LH surge do not occur
Pros:
Reliable Decrease risk of endometrial/ovarian cancer,
ectopic pregnancy, pelvic infections,regulation of menses
Cons: Increased triglycerides, weight gain, nausea,
hypertension, hypercoaguable state
Hormone Replacement
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o o e ep ace e t
Therapy, 471
Used in: Treatment ofmenopausal symptoms
Hot flashes, vaginal atrophy
Prevention ofosteoporosis
Unopposed estrogen (withoutprogestins) increases risk of endometrialcancer
Give progestins if patient has not hadhysterectomy
Increase in CV risk (pro-thrombotic)
Induction/delay of Labor,
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y ,
472 Dinoprostone
PGE2analog
Causes cervical dilation, uterine contraction
Induces labor Ritodrine/terbutaline
B2 agonists
Relax uterus Reduce premature uterine contractions
Delay labor
A t l / t 472
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Anastrozole/exemestane, 472
Aromatase inhibitorsAromatase converts androgens to estrogens
Used in post-menopausal breast cancer
Adjuvant therapy after surgery Metastatic disease
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Testosterone Toxicity 472
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Testosterone Toxicity, 472
Masculinization in females
Exogenous use reduces intratesticular
testosterone, inhibits Leydig cells, leads
to testicular atrophy Premature closure of epiphyseal plates
(short stature)
Dyslipidemia
Estrogens 472
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Estrogens, 472
Bind estrogen receptors
Used in:
Treatment ofhypogonadism/ovarian failure
Treatment ofmenstrual abnormalities Hormone replacement therapy in post-
menopause
Treatment of men with androgen-dependent
prostate cancer
Estrogen Toxicity 472
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Estrogen Toxicity, 472
Increased risk ofendometrial cancer
Increased bleeding in post-menopause
Increases risk of clear cell
adenocarcinoma with prenatal DES Increased risk of thrombi
Contraindicated in estrogen-receptorpositive breast cancer
Progestins 472
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Progestins, 472
Bind progesterone receptors
Reduce growth and increase
vascularization of endometrium
Used in: Oral contraceptives
Treatment of endometrial cancer
Treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding
Estrogen Partial Agonists 472
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Estrogen Partial Agonists, 472
Clomiphene Partial agonist at estrogen receptors in
pituitary
Prevents estrogen feedback inhibition ofLH/FSH release from pituitary
Increased LH/FHS stimulates ovulation
Used in treatment of PCOS and infertility
May cause hot flashes, ovarianenlargement, multiple simultaneous
pregnancies, visual disturbances
Estrogen Partial Agonists 472
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Estrogen Partial Agonists, 472
Tamoxifen Estrogen antagonist in breast tissue
Used to treat and prevent recurrence ofER-
positive breast cancer Raloxifene
Estrogen agonist in bone
Used to treat osteoporosis