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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
