Ovaries and Adnexa

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Ovaries and Adnexa 31.1 Simple Ovarian Cysts Description and Clinical Features The normal ovary in premenopausal women typically contains small cysts, less than 3 cm in diameter, representing follicles or…

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Myometrium

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Myometrium 29.1 Fibroids (Leiomyomas) and Leiomyosarcomas Description and Clinical Features Fibroids, or uterine leiomyomas, are commonly occurring benign myometrial tumors composed of smooth muscle and fibrous tissue. They are found…

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Endometrium

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Endometrium 30.1 Endometrial Polyps Description and Clinical Features Endometrial polyps are fairly common lesions that can occur at any age. They can be pedunculated or broad-based, are generally benign, and,…

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Genitourinary Tract

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Genitourinary Tract 14.1 Unilateral and Bilateral Renal Agenesis Description and Clinical Features Renal agenesis, which may be unilateral or bilateral, results from failure of the ureteric bud to develop during…

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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Ectopic Pregnancy 32.1 Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy Description and Clinical Features Approximately 2% of all pregnancies are ectopic (i.e., implanted at a site other than within the uterine cavity). More than…

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Therapeutic Obstetrical Procedures

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Therapeutic Obstetrical Procedures 26.1 Fetal Blood Transfusion Description and Clinical Features If a fetus is found to be anemic based on umbilical blood sampling, it can be treated with a…

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Therapeutic Gynecologic Procedures

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Therapeutic Gynecologic Procedures 35.1 Ovarian Cyst Aspiration Description and Clinical Features Ovarian cysts, especially when large, can be painful. If a cyst does not resolve on its own, draining the…

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Pelvic Floor

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Pelvic Floor 33.1 Pelvic Floor Abnormalities Description and Clinical Features The pelvic floor is comprised of three compartments based on function and location, labeled anterior, middle, and posterior compartments. The…

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Diagnostic Gynecologic Procedures

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Diagnostic Gynecologic Procedures 34.1 Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Description and Clinical Features A saline infusion sonohysterogram (SIS), or more simply called a sonohysterogram (SHG), is a procedure in which the uterus…

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Heart

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Heart 11.1 Overview of Congenital Heart Disease Congenital heart disease affects between 8 and 12 per 1,000 live births and 27 per 1,000 stillbirths. The risk of congenital heart disease…

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