Gynecologic Pathology: Infections, Neoplasms and Screening
by Lynae Brayboy, MDMany women seek care for vulvar, vaginal, or pelvic complaints. These conditions are extremely common, and a basic understanding of the differential diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic pathology is important for providing quality patient care.
Gynecologic infections are especially common. Many reproductive tract infections are sexually transmitted, whereas other common infections are attributable to an overgrowth of the normally present bacteria or yeast in the vagina. Presenting signs and symptoms are helpful for determining the source of the infection, but often a battery of tests must be performed to make a definitive diagnosis.
Gynecologic malignancies are extremely prevalent among women worldwide, composing the lion’s share of the cancers affecting women. They are complex cancers with varying genetic and environmental risk factors and, therefore, varying management principles and outcomes. HPV-mediated gynecologic cancers, in particular, are highly preventable and even curable with screening, vaccination, early detection, and prompt management. For this reason, it is important that physicians are knowledgeable about the vaccination and can counsel their patients on receiving the tests and treatments so as to prevent significant morbidity and mortality in their patient populations.
Course Details
- Videos 6
- Duration 0:37 h
- Quiz questions 29
- Concept Pages 19
