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Placental site trophoblastic tumor is a very rare neoplasm and is a subtype of gestational trophoblastic neoplasm. Owing to its rarity and varied clinical manifestations, it can lead to a diagnostic dilemma. We report a very rare case of PSTT presenting as massive hemoperitoneum caused by rupture of secondary arteriovenous malformation. MR angiogram revealed the presence of arteriovenous malformation and the diagnosis of the neoplasm was confirmed on histopathology and immunohistochemistry. Hysterectomy was done and the patient was managed successfully. Keywords: Placental site trophoblastic tumor, Arteriovenous malformation, Hemoperitoneum, Embolisation, Immunohistochemistry

Cervical leiomyomas or fibroids constitute a rare variety of benign pelvic tumors. The symptoms may vary from urinary retention, frequency, dyspareunia to rare clinical presentations such as prolapsed cervical fibroid polyp which may mimic procidentia or even uterine inversion. Preoperative clinical evaluation, radiological imaging, and proper intra-operative delineation of pelvic anatomy can help in their successful management. We are presenting a series of three cases of cervical leiomyomas which presented as a diagnostic challenge but their proper evaluation ultimately led us to manage these cases judiciously. The first case of cervical fibroid polyp mimicked incarcerated procidentia, the second case mimicked pelvic organ prolapse while the third case presented with acute urinary retention. All these cases were evaluated by ultrasound as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and were managed surgically without any complications. The MRI features of all the cases have been described. One should be aware of the uncommon presentations of cervical fibroid and should consider it in the differential diagnosis of any pelvic mass.

The aim of this study is to observe rise in haematological parameters after treatment with iron sucrose in antenatal patients with moderate anemia with period of gestation 32 to 35 weeks. The study included 45 antenatal patients with period of gestation from 32 to 35 weeks having iron deficiency anemia with haemoglobin levels 7–9 g% and serum ferritin levels less than 12 ng/mL. Intravenous iron sucrose was given in the dose of 200 mg on alternate days, according to the calculated dose. The mean haemoglobin and red blood cell indices were compared on days 7, 14, 21, 28 and at the time of delivery from the baseline value. There was a statistically significant rise in haemoglobin value from baseline on days 14, 21, 28 as well as at the time of delivery (p value

Pyomyoma is a very rare complication of uterine fibroid, but is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of pyomyoma in a young lady caused by an ascending infection. She presented with chronic fever. CT scan showed the presence of gas inside the pyomyoma. An exploratory laparotomy was performed followed by drainage of pus. She responded well to the treatment. Although rare, pyomyoma should be suspected in patients with leiomyoma, unexplained fever, abdominal pain and no other apparent source of infection.

We report a very rare case of de novo abscess formation inside an endometrioma without any prior intervention in a 32-year-old woman. She presented with acute abdominal pain and persistent high-grade fever. A lump was palpable and tender and showed features of endometrioma on ultrasound. Laparotomy was conducted, as her clinical condition deteriorated despite broad spectrum antibiotics, and her fever did not subside. Thick foul-smelling pus was drained from the endometrioma, and the abscess wall was removed, followed by cystectomy. The patient improved markedly and did well in the postoperative period.

Aim: To study the efficacy and complications of uterine tamponade using condom catheter balloon in non-traumatic postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Material and Methods: This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in India. Eighteen patients with non-traumatic PPH not responding to medical management were included in the study. Uterine tamponade was achieved by a condom catheter balloon filled with saline and kept in situ for 8–48 h. The main outcome measures were success rate in controlling hemorrhage, time required to stop bleeding, subsequent morbidity and technical difficulties. Data was analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Results: The success rate of condom catheter balloon in controlling hemorrhage was 94%. The mean amount of fluid filled in the condom catheter balloon was 409 mL. The average time taken to control bleeding was 6.2 min. The mean duration for which condom catheter balloon was left in situ was 27.5 h. The average amount of blood loss was 1330 mL. Five patients (28%) had infective morbidity. Conclusion: Condom catheter balloon is effective in controlling non-traumatic PPH in 94% cases. It is effective, simple to use, easily available and is a cheap modality to manage non-traumatic postpartum hemorrhage, especially in limited resource settings.

Background: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most common causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Uterine tamponade has emerged as a simple and effective means in the management of massive intractable PPH not controlled by other medical methods, especially when radical surgical methods should best be avoided and preservation of fertility is desired. Cases: Two cases of massive PPH that were managed with condom catheter balloon are described. Conclusions: This management technique helped in avoiding cesarean hysterectomy for young patients. (J GYNECOL SURG 27:115)

Severe bleeding into the peritoneal cavity from a ruptured corpus luteum cyst is a rare complication in women receiving anticoagulation therapy. Surgical management has been a traditional approach in managing corpus luteum haemorrhage, however, conservative management is now dominating the trend in carefully selected patients.We report here a series of three cases of corpus luteum haemorrhage with variable presentation. Conservative management was started in all the three patients and was successful in two cases. Finding a safe, effective, and acceptable method to inhibit ovulation in women on anticoagulation for mechanical heart valve is a challenge. All three patients were prescribed cyclical oral Desogestrel for long-term ovulation suppression.Selected patients with haemorrhage secondary to deranged coagulation can undergo conservative management in consultation with cardiologist and hematologist.

Controversies In Obstetrics And Gynecology - Libros de Medicina - Ginecologia general - 19,09

Ascariasis can have various clinical presentations. We present three cases of ascariasis in pregnant or postpartum women, presenting with acute abdomen. The diagnosis of ascariasis was made clinically with the passage of ascaris worms in the vomitus or stool and was supported by ultrasonography. All three patients were treated successfully using anthelmintics. One patient underwent exploratory laparotomy.

Objective: To study a case series of genital malignancies coexisting with genital tuberculosis. Materials and Methods: A series of three cases with known genital malignancies were found to have coexisting genital tuberculosis on subsequent workup. Results: First case was a 45 years old lady who underwent staging laparotomy for ovarian cancer. On histopathology examination, there was coexisting tuberculosis with papillary serous carcinoma. Second case was 53 years old postmenopausal lady who underwent extrafascial hysterectomy along with pelvic lymph node dissection. Histopathology showed tubercular changes along with endometrial malignancy. Third patient was a 50 years old postmenopausal lady with stage IIA carcinoma of cervix. She underwent radical hysterectomy and histopathology revealed tubercular changes in pelvic lymph nodes. All patients were given antitubercular therapy for 9 months in postoperative period along with adjuvant therapy. Conclusion: Although diagnosed as an incidental finding in the case series, genital tuberculosis may present in patients with malignancies as a result of immunosupression.

To study the efficacy and complications of uterine tamponade using condom catheter balloon in non-traumatic postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital in India. Eighteen patients with non-traumatic PPH not responding to medical management were included in the study. Uterine tamponade was achieved by a condom catheter balloon filled with saline and kept in situ for 8-48 h. The main outcome measures were success rate in controlling hemorrhage, time required to stop bleeding, subsequent morbidity and technical difficulties. Data was analyzed using appropriate statistical methods.The success rate of condom catheter balloon in controlling hemorrhage was 94%. The mean amount of fluid filled in the condom catheter balloon was 409 mL. The average time taken to control bleeding was 6.2 min. The mean duration for which condom catheter balloon was left in situ was 27.5 h. The average amount of blood loss was 1330 mL. Five patients (28%) had infective morbidity.Condom catheter balloon is effective in controlling non-traumatic PPH in 94% cases. It is effective, simple to use, easily available and is a cheap modality to manage non-traumatic postpartum hemorrhage, especially in limited resource settings.

The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of intravenous iron sucrose with oral iron therapy in pregnant patients with anemia. The primary outcome of the study was increase in haemoglobin on day 7, 14 & 28 and rise of serum ferritin over 28 days. The study population consisted of 100 patients with singleton pregnancy between 24 and 34 weeks, hemoglobin levels between 7.0–9.0 gm/dL and serum ferritin levels less than 15 ng/mL. The participants in the oral group were given daily 180 mg elemental iron in three divided oral doses for 4 weeks. Total calculated dose of iron sucrose with a target hemoglobin of 11 gm %, was given in 200 mg dose on alternate days. Mean haemoglobin rise was 0.58 gm/dL in the IV group as compared to 0.23 gm/dL in the oral group on day 14 and 1.9 gm/dL in the IV group & 1.3 gm/dL in the oral group on day 28, (p

To evaluate fetal scalp stimulation test (FSST) as an adjunct to intermittent auscultation in diagnosis of intrapartum fetal acidosis and associate result of FSST with cord blood pH and immediate neonatal outcome.This study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in India. Digital FSST was performed in seven hundred and fifty women in labor with singleton gestation ≥37 weeks, cephalic presentation and fetal heart abnormalities and/or thick meconium stained amniotic fluid. Intermittent auscultation was used for fetal monitoring during labor. The outcome measure was cord blood pH7.20 and neonatal morbidity.The non-reactive FSST is associated with lower umbilical cord blood pH, lower Apgar scores and higher asphyxia related neonatal morbidity (P-value0.001). The non-reactive FSST had 41% sensitivity and 84% specificity to detect pH7.20. The positive predictive value of FSST for fetal acidosis is 44% and negative predictive value is 83%. The likelihood ratio for acidosis with noncreative FSST is 2.57.Non-reactive FSST is associated with adverse neonatal outcomes. The positive and negative predictive values of FSST to diagnose fetal cord blood pH7.20 during labor are 44%83%, respectively.

Lymphangioma of the fallopian tube is very rare. Only one such case has been reported. A 30-years-old female with lymphangioma of the left fallopian tube is described here. She presented with fever, vaginal bleeding and foul smelling discharge. A mass was felt in left fornix. On exploratory laparotomy, a left tubo-ovarian mass adherent to the surrounding structures was seen. Clinical diagnosis was septic abortion with adhesions. Left-sided partial tubectomy was performed. Histology of the left tube revealed large dilated channels containing lymph in the submucosa. Lymphocytes were also seen in some channels. Histogenesis of lymphangioma remains uncertain. Presence of adhesions in this case suggests a reactive origin. Histopathology is confirmatory for diagnosis.

Background . Placental site trophoblastic tumor (PSTT) is tumor of intermediate trophoblast, seen commonly in reproductive age group. Case . A 63-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with vaginal discharge, occasional bleeding and a large uterine mass suspicious of malignancy. The uterus ruptured during hysterectomy. A large, necrotic and hemorrhagic tumor was seen in the endometrial cavity infiltrating through the myometrium into serosa. The tumor cells were large pleomorphic, polygonal with variable mitosis. The histological differential diagnosis included choriocarcinoma, epithelioid trophoblastic tumor, epithelioid leiomyosarcoma and poorly differentiated carcinoma. The tumor cells were positive for cytokeratin and β-hCG and negative for smooth muscle antigen and HMB-45. The final histological diagnosis was PSTT. Conclusion . PSTT is rare in postmenopausal females. It is difficult to diagnose clinically as well as histologically.

Aim: To study the various causes of inadequate antenatal care in pregnant females and to evaluate the effect of inadequate antenatal care on delivery outcome.Methods: This was a case control study in which 220 women with inadequate antenatal care and 1780 women with adequate care presenting to the Department of obstetrics and gynecology, LNJP hospital, MAMC, New Delhi were evaluated in the immediate postpartum period with the help of a questionnaire to evaluate patient related factors and quality of care issues in inadequate antenatal care. The study was conducted from July 2011 to July 2012.Results: In the 220 women with inadequate antenatal care, patient related factors were responsible in 92.1% cases and in 7.9% there was deficiency in the quality of antenatal care they received. Fifty five (24.09%) women in the inadequate antenatal care had no knowledge about any component of antenatal care. Rate of maternal complications like eclampsia (p

Objectives: To study the causes of abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal women and to correlate their clinical evaluation with ultrasonographic and histopathological examination. Method: This is a retrospective study of 100 perimenopausal women with complaint of abnormal bleeding in the age group ranging from 40 years till 1 year within the menopause, who underwent hysterectomy at Lok Nayak Hospital. The age, parity, menstrual complaints of these patients were noted & clinical diagnosis and ultrasonography were analysed. Finally, histopathology report of the hysterectomy specimen was correlated with the clinical profile of the patient and ultrasonographic findings. Results: Maximum frequency of abnormal uterine bleeding was seen in the age group 40– 45 years. Most of the patients were para 3. Menorrhagia was the commonest complaint & fibroid uterus was responsible for abnormal uterine bleeding in 53% of women. Out of 39 women labelled clinically as dysfunctional uterine bleeding, 8 patients were diagnosed with fibroid uterus on ultrasound & in rest of the 31 patients, no organic cause was found. Out of these 31 patients, 4 patients were diagnosed to have adenomyosis on histopathology & in rest, no gross pathology was detected. Suspected malignancy in all the 3 patients was confirmed on histopathology. Simple endometrial hyperplasia without atypia was present in 19% patients. Conclusion: Clinical, radiological & pathological evaluation correlated well to diagnose fibroids, however clinically as well as ultrasound proved to be of little help in diagnosing adenomyosis.

A retrospective cohort study was conducted including 45 patients who received cerclage between 13 to 26 weeks for cervical insufficiency. The 14 women (cases) delivering before 34 weeks were compared with control group including those who delivered after 32 weeks. Our study identified 4 risk factors associated with preterm birth at less than 34 weeks period of gestation : cervical length