Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus in a premenopausal woman: A case report
Publication date: April 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 18Author(s): D. Franic, Z. Iternička, M. Franić-IvaniševićAbstractThe use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of lichen sclerosus (LS) in a 38-year-old premenopausal woman is reported. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically and the symptoms documented using the ICIQ Vaginal Symptoms Questionnaire (ICIQ-VS) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire. PRP was prepared from autologous blood using the Regen Cellular Matrix Kit. PRP was administered twice over two months. Histology at follow-up one month after the secon...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Pelvic and pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma: A case report
Publication date: April 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 18Author(s): Jennifer B. Bakkensen, Wesley Samore, Pietro Bortoletto, Cynthia C. Morton, Raymond M. AnchanAbstractSeven years after she had a total abdominal hysterectomy for benign leiomyomas, a 46-year-old woman presented with a pelvic mass and multiple pulmonary nodules. She underwent resection of the mass and core needle biopsy of a pulmonary lesion. Histopathologic analysis revealed that both the pelvic and the pulmonary lesions were consistent with benign leiomyomas. Benign metastasizing leiomyoma should be considered if a woman of reproductiv...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Genital tuberculosis in postmenopausal women with variable clinical presentations: A report of 3 cases
Publication date: April 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 18Author(s): Ashima Arora, Shameema Anvar SadathAbstractGenital tuberculosis is usually diagnosed in young women being assessed for infertility. After menopause it usually presents with symptoms resembling endometrial malignancy, such as postmenopausal bleeding, persistent vaginal discharge and pyometra. The diagnosis is made by detection of acid-fast bacilli on microscopy or bacteriological culture and/or presence of epithelioid granuloma on biopsy. Anti-tubercular therapy involves the use of rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol. Surg...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Parvovirus B19 infection: Timely diagnosis in pregnancy essential
Publication date: April 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 18Author(s): G.J. Waring (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Diet and lifestyle for post-reproductive health: Focus on diabetes
Publication date: April 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 18Author(s): Stavroula Α. Paschou, Panagiotis Anagnostis, Dimitrios G. Goulis, Irene Lambrinoudaki (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Case report on rhabdomyolysis after minimally invasive surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix and adhesions due to deep infiltrating endometriosis
We report on a 39-year-old nulligravida who developed rhabdomyolysis after prolonged laparoscopic surgery for cervical cancer and adhesions due to deep infiltrating endometriosis. Minimally invasive surgical procedures offer major advantages in gynecologic cancer surgery, and preventive methods provide effective pressure reduction and play a crucial role in avoiding physical harm after surgical positioning. Nevertheless, a combination of surgical and patient-related risk factors may increase the risk of postsurgical onset of rhabdomyolysis. Immediate referral to a specialist center is necessary to ensure prevention of seri...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Treatment-refractory vulvodynia from nutcracker syndrome: A case report
ConclusionPatients presenting with signs of pelvic venous insufficiency such as vaginal pruritis, irritation, pain, recurrent vaginitis, or chronic ulcerations should be examined for pelvic venous disorders. (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Non-gallstone acute pancreatitis and pre-eclampsia: A case report
We present a case of acute non-gallstone pancreatitis in a patient with acute and severe pre-eclampsia.A 39-year-old primigravida woman at 33 + 4 weeks' dichorionic diamniotic gestation presented with severe bilateral lower-limb oedema and underwent an emergency caesarean section due to the development of acute severe pre-eclampsia. Postpartum, the woman developed out-of-proportion generalised upper abdominal tenderness with worsening liver function and markedly raised lipase and amylase levels. Imaging confirmed oedema and inflammatory changes in keeping with acute non-gallstone pancreatitis. The patient improved wi...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Prenatal diagnosis of fetal cardiac rhabdomyoma associated with tuberous sclerosis: A case report
Publication date: July 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 19Author(s): Emre Ekmekci, Berfin Okmen Ozkan, Muhammet Serhat Yildiz, Betul KocakayaAbstractCardiac tumors are rarely diagnosed in utero. Rhabdomyomas are the most common fetal cardiac tumors. They are usually diagnosed during the first year of life after obstruction of a valve orifice or a cardiac chamber; but they can be detected by echocardiography as early as the second trimester. Rhabdomyomas are usually small. Fetal hydrops and pericardial effusion are rare. The most important indication of tuberous sclerosis in the prenatal period is cardiac ...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Rupture of a myomectomy site in the third trimester of pregnancy after myomectomy, septoplasty and cesarean section: A case report
We report a case of rupture of a myomectomy site in the third trimester of pregnancy without uterine contractions in a woman who had previously undergone myomectomy, septoplasty and cesarean section. The 39-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 2) presented at 29 weeks' gestation with uterine contractions. She was successfully treated with tocolytics. At 32 weeks of pregnancy, in the absence of contractions, the patient complained of severe abdominal pain and she became hypotensive. Emergency laparotomy and cesarean section were performed, resulting in the delivery of a live infant. The myomectomy site was found to have rupt...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy following a cycle of freeze-all in vitro fertilization: A case report
We report the case of a 28-year-old nulliparous female with unexplained infertility who underwent freeze-all vaginal oocyte retrieval. Twenty-one days later she presented with vaginal bleeding (similar to menstruation) and right lower-quadrant pain. The results of ultrasound scanning and a laboratory work-up were consistent with an ectopic pregnancy. She underwent laparoscopic right salpingectomy for a tubal ectopic pregnancy. We recommend sexual abstinence during assisted reproduction to lower the risk of multiple pregnancy and especially of heterotopic pregnancy. (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Superior vena cava syndrome related to mediastinal lymphoma in late pregnancy: A case report
We report the initial diagnosis in a 28-year-old nulliparous woman of a primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma in late pregnancy. For several weeks the patient had had symptoms of mediastinal obstruction, such as dyspnea, cough, swelling of the face and upper limbs. However, these symptoms had been misattributed to the pregnancy and a common cold. Due to a rapid decline in the patient's cardiovascular performance, she was transferred to the closest perinatal center in the 34th week of pregnancy, whereupon a cesarean section was performed. The diagnosis of a primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma was made postpartum from a biopsy...
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Microsurgical sequestectomy at 36 weeks of pregnancy: A case report
We report such a case, where microsurgical sequestectomy was performed at 36 weeks and three days of gestation because of severe extensor paresis of the left foot and big toe. The case shows that microsurgical treatment during pregnancy is safe. After treatment the patient regained full motor function and her pain regressed. She had a spontaneous vaginal delivery at 38 weeks. (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
How the writers of case reports need to consider and address consent and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Publication date: July 2018Source: Case Reports in Women's Health, Volume 19Author(s): Marc Cornock (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Angular vs. interstitial pregnancy: A case report highlighting diagnostic nuances with stark management differences
ConclusionAngular and interstitial pregnancies are different entities which cannot always be reliably distinguished via imaging alone. Diagnostic laparoscopy may be a final step in determining pregnancy location. Angular pregnancies should be considered potentially viable and may be managed to term. (Source: Case Reports in Womens Health)
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - July 10, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
