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Depart. of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Faculty of Medicine Palangkaraya University
Depart. of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Faculty of Medicine Palangkaraya University
2. Family history
Familial diabetes, tuberculosis, or cancer.
Cancer is not directly hereditary.
3. History
Previous illnesses especially of any operations
4. Menstrual history
Menstrual symptoms are of more significance
than any other in gynecological patients.
Menarche ?, menopause ?
Should include any forms of contraception
a. Age at Onset
An unusually early menarche, maybe indicative
of certain endocrinopathies
b. Interval
Usual menstrual interval is 28 days,
c. Duration
A prolonged flow being usually an excessive
one, and a very short period being scanty,
but a two-to seven day flow represents
normal variation.
d. Amount
Variations in the amount of blood lost at
menstruation
A marked diminution is suggestive of an
endocrine or constitutional abnormality
Menstrual excess is produced by either
functional or structural lesions, often the
latter.
6. Obstetrical History
The history of the pregnancies and labors, with
especial reference to their number, character,
and possible complications.
Miscarriages or abortions, either spontaneous or
induced.
7. Urinary Symptoms
Increased frequency, pain, incontinence,
nocturia, and hematuria.
8. Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Anorexia, bloating, belching, and discomfort
after eating, may be secondary to gynecological
disease, or they may suggest functional or
organic abnormalities of the abdominal viscera.
The possibility of pregnancy,
Constipation is especially common in
gynecological patients
9. Present Illness
1. General
Among the general items : are the height, weight,
and general build of the patient
The thyroid, the heart and lungs
The blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature
2. Examination of the Breast
Hyperpigmentation, milk production.
Percussion
Ovarian cysts, which must be distinguished from
ascites and bowl adhesion. Sonar is often helpful
4. Pelvic Examination
Preparation and Position of the Patient
The clothing having been removed, the patient lies in
the dorsal recumbent position, with flexed thighs
and knees, the feet resting on the stirrups of the
examination table, and the limbs and lower abdomen
being draped with a sheet
The presence of a nurse, or of a female relative of
friend
The patients bladder be emptied just before the
examination.
The examining hand is covered with a rubber or
throw-away plastic glove
Inspection
Careful inspection of the external genitalia
The presence of any anatomical or pathological
abnormalities
The presence of any skin lesions or of any
inflammation or irritation of the vulvovaginal mucosa
and urethra
The presence or absence of the hymen, the size of
the clitoris, etc.
Speculum
2. Biopsy
Supplement smear with a colposcopically directed
biopsy whenever the smear is other than negative
or if there is a suspect pattern by colposcopy
To obtain adequate bits of tissue
3. Schiller Test
6. Colpomicroscopy
The colpomicroscope gives a higher magnification
than the colposcope
Biopsy, Conization, Dilatation and Curretage
a. Laparoscopy.
Direct visualization of the peritoneal cavity
b. Hysteroscopy.
Direct visualization the inside of the uterus,
IV. GYNECOLOGIC CLINICAL CYTOPATHOLOGY
Clinical Application
Papanicolaou and Traut initially introduced this
technique into clinical medicine in 1943.