Chapter 8 Pathology
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- carcinoma of the cervix
- malignant cells within the cervix
- cervicitis
- inflammation of the cervix
- endometrial cancer
- malignant tumor of the uterine lining
- endometriosis
- endometrial tissue found in abnormal locations
- fibroids
- benign tumors of the uterus
- ovarian cysts
- collection of fluid within a sac in the ovary
- pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) salpingitis
- inflammation of the pelvic region
- fibrocystic disease
- small sacs of fluid and tissue in the breast
- abruptio placentae
- premature separation of the implanted placenta
- choriocarcinoma
- malignant tumor of the pregnant uterus
- ectopic pregnancy
- implantation of the fertilized egg in a site other than the uterus
- placenta previa
- placental implantation over the cervical opening, or in the lower region of the uterine wall
- preeclampsia
- condition during or shortly after pregnancy, high blood pressure, proteinuria and edema.
- toxemia
- preeclampsia with seizures
- eclampsia
- toxemia, preeclampsia with seizures
- Down syndrome
- trisonomy 21
- erythroblastosis fetalis
- hemolytic disease in newborn caused by Rh factor incompatability
- hyaline membrane disease
- respiratory problem in premature infants, lack of protein in lung tissue
- hydrocephalus
- accumulation of fluid in the brain spaces
- kernicterus
- high levels of bilirubin in newborns
- pyloric stenosis
- narrowing of stomach opening in newborns, causes projectile vomiting
- PAP smear
- test to check for cervical or vaginal carcinoma
- pregnancy test
- urine of blood test to detect presence of HCG
- hysterosalpingography
- xray with contrast material injected into the uterus and fallopian tubes
- pelvimetry
- measurement of mothers pelvis