Hidradenoma Papilliferum of the Vulva

Vulva Pathology Study Guide

Vulva The skin and mucosa of the female genitalia external to the hymen, including the labia majora, labia minora, mons pubis, and vestibule, comprise the vulva. The vulva is lined by squamous epithelium. Vulva pathology includes: Bartholin cyst Condyloma Lichen…
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…
HPV-Infected Squamous Cell (Koilocyte) of the Cervix

Cervix Pathology Study Guide

Cervix The cervix refers to the uterus neck. The cervix is comprised of: Ectocervix (aka exocervix) Endocervix Transition zone Nonkeratinizing squamous epithelium lines the ectocervix. Columnar cells make up the inner layer lining the endocervix. The transition zone is 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…
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…
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…