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1
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what are the three planes a fetus must contend with on it’s way out?

A
  • pelvic inlet
  • mid pelvis
  • pelvis outlet
2
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culdocentesis

A

checks for abnormal fluid in the abdominal cavity behind the uterus
-used to play a big role in ectopic pregnancy diagnosis

3
Q

where does malignant transformation take place in the cervix?

A

at the junction of the epithelia types (squamar-columnar jxn)

4
Q

how do cancers of the two epithelium types of the cervix differ?

A

squamous - local invasion

glandular - hematogenous or lymphogenous spread

5
Q

where is the egg fertilized in the fallopian tube?

A

ampulla

6
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what artery/vein undergoes significant hypertrophy during pregnancy?

A

uterine - must be careful about hemorrhage, can be significant during pregnancy

7
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where is the ureter at risk during pelvic surgery?

A
  • where it crosses internal iliac

- at the level where it crosses medial and posterior to internal iliac artery, where uterine artery comes off

8
Q

male homologue of the female labia majora?

A

scrotum

9
Q

what is sometimes associated with unicornuate uterus?

A

having only one kidney

10
Q

what is absence of vagina, cervix, and uterus called, when you have normal external genitalia?

A

Meyer-Rodinsky-______-______ syndrome

11
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what is at increased risk with bicornuate or unicornuate uterus?

A

-premature labor

12
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how can you diagnose mullerian anomalies?

A

usually MR

-ultrasound doesn’t necessarily help for resolving these but can be better with saline injection

13
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do prolapsed conditions generally cause severe pain?

A

no - but does cause uncomfortable feeling and pressure sensation
- women may say feels like they are sitting on a tennis ball