Pathology of the Vagina

Vagina Pathology Study Guide

Vagina The vagina is the canal that leads to the cervix. The vagina is lined by non-keratinizing squamous epithelium. Vagina pathology includes: Lichen sclerosus Extramammary Paget disease Adenosis Clear cell adenocarcinoma Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma Vaginal carcinoma Vulvar carcinoma Lichen Sclerosis Lichen…
Mature Cystic Teratoma of the Ovary

Ovary Pathology Study Guide

Ovary The follicle is the ovary's functional unit. An oocyte and granulosa and theca cells surround the oocyte in a follicle. The luteinizing hormone or (LH) stimulates theca cells to produce androgen. The follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates granulosa cells to…
What Characterizes Placental Abnormalities

Gestational Pathology Study Guide

Gestational pathology is pathology of the placenta or embryo. Gestational pathology includes: Ectopic pregnancy Spontaneous abortion Placenta previa Placental abruption Placenta accreta Preeclampsia Eclampsia Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets (HELLP) syndrome Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) Hydatidiform mole…
Congenital Anomalies of the Penis

Penis Pathology Study Guide

Penis pathology refers to lesions or abnormalities of the penis. Penis pathology includes: Hypospadias Epispadias Condyloma acuminata Lymphogranuloma venereum Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis Hypospadias Hypospadias is an opening of the urethra on the penis’s inferior surface. Hypospadias…
Cryptorchidism

Testicle Pathology Study Guide

Testicle pathology refers to lesions, disorders, and tumors that affect the testes. Testicle pathology includes: Cryptorchidism Orchitis Testicular torsion Varicocele Hydrocele Testicular tumors (germ cell tumors and sex cord tumors) Lymphoma Cryptorchidism Cryptorchidism refers to testicle's inability to enter the…
Infections of the Female Genital System

Uterus Pathology Study Guide

Uterus The uterus is responsible for incubating human life. The mucosal lining of the uterus is called endometrium. The endometrium is supported by a smooth muscular wall called the myometrium. Hormonal sensitivity exists in the endometrium. Estrogen drives the endometrium's…
Hypertension

Hypertension Pathology Study Guide

Hypertension A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or greater indicates high blood pressure, aka hypertension. Hypertension can involve the pulmonary circulation, systemic circulation, or both. Pulmonary hypertension refers to hypertension in the arteries that deliver blood from the heart to…
Ischemic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease Pathology Study Guide

Ischemic Heart Disease Ischemic heart disease is a group of syndromes associated with myocardial ischemia. Ischemic heart disease is the major cause of death in the United States of America (USA). Ischemic heart disease is typically brought on by coronary…
Juvenile Hemangiomas aka Infantile Hemangioma Clinical Picture

Vascular Tumors Pathology Study Guide

Vascular Tumors Vascular tumors are abnormal growths of vascular tissue. Vascular tumors include: Hemangioma Angiosarcoma Kaposi sarcoma Hemangioma A hemangioma is a benign tumor made up of blood vessels.  Hemangiomas often present on newborns at birth, and often degenerates during…
Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Vasculitis Pathology Study Guide

Vasculitis Vasculitis is inflammation of the blood vessel wall. The arterial wall is made of three layers which include: Tunica intima (endothelial intima) Tunica media (smooth muscle) Adventitia (connective tissue adventitia) Structure of an Artery Wall. See Tunica intima, Endothelium,…