scholarly journals Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of the vagina (PNHLV): a gynaecologist’s enigma!

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. e228544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanak Bhagat ◽  
Pallavi Kalkur ◽  
Sanjaya Kalkur
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Wall ◽  
Primary Lymphoma ◽  
Posterior Vaginal Wall ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Female Genital

Primary lymphoma of the female genital tract is very rare, particularly those presenting primarily in the vagina are even rarer. We report a case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with generalised abdominal pain, vaginal discharge and a thickening of the posterior vaginal wall. Prompt radiological investigations and biopsy led to early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Complete metabolic remission was obtained with three cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This case highlights the need for increasing the awareness about lymphomas presenting as vaginal lesion(s) and for clinicians to keep an open mind when working up such patients.

scholarly journals A rare presentation of a patient with primary female genital lymphoma

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-19
Author(s):  
Emine Budak ◽  
Adnan Budak ◽  
Ayşegül Akgün ◽  
Mehmet Özeren
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Follicular Lymphoma ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Primary Lymphoma ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Histopathological Evaluation ◽  
Female Genital

Objective: Primary lymphoma originating from the female genital tract (PLFGT) is extremely rare and so we wanted to present clinical and PET / CT findings of a case with PLFGT. Case report: PET / CT images of a 57-year-old woman with abdominal pain revealed a hypermetabolic mass in the pelvic region, involving the uterus and cervix, extending to the bilateral adnexal region. Histopathological evaluation of the mass was determined as follicular lymphoma. Conclusion: Although PLFGT is extremely rare, the possibility of lymphoma should also be kept in mind in patients with gynecological mass. Keywords: extranodal lymphoma, primary lymphoma of the female genital tract, PET/CT.

Primary lymphoma of the female genital tract: An analysis of 697 cases

2017 ◽  
Vol 145 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Nasioudis ◽  
Polydoros N. Kampaktsis ◽  
Melissa Frey ◽  
Steven S. Witkin ◽  
Kevin Holcomb
Keyword(s):  
Genital Tract ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Primary Lymphoma ◽  
Female Genital

scholarly journals Neonatally Diagnosed Imperforate Hymen: Hymen Saving Surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Maram A. Enani ◽  
Wejdan O. Ba-Amer ◽  
Alfaf S. Aljohani ◽  
Shahad A. Aljohani ◽  
Noor A. Aljohani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Late Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Early Management ◽  
Imperforate Hymen ◽  
Female Genital

Imperforate hymen is the most common obstructive anomalies of the female genital tract. It is usually an isolated anomaly but can be rarely syndromic. It can be asymptomatic until puberty, but the diagnosis as early as neonatal period has been reported and as with our neonate with hematocolpos. The aim of this case report is to present the early diagnosis and treatment of a female neonate with imperforate hymen taking into consideration the religious and traditional value of preservation of virginity in our community, and to stress the importance of careful post birth examination of the neonate and early management to avoid complications of late diagnosis.

Vulvovaginitis in the Child and Adolescent

1993 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 141-147
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Vandeven ◽  
S. Jean Emans
Keyword(s):  
Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Child And Adolescent ◽  
Vaginal Infection ◽  
Pediatric Practice ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Inflammatory Conditions ◽  
Time Of Presentation ◽  
Female Genital

Adolescents and children experiencing vaginal discharge and irritation present frequently in a pediatric practice. Although there are distinct differences in the epidemiology of vulvovaginitis in the child and adolescent, a standard approach to evaluation can be followed in both the prepubertal and postpubertal child. Definitions In practice, the terms vulvitis, vaginitis, and vulvovaginitis often are used interchangeably by physicians in diagnosing inflammatory conditions of the lower female genital tract. Although the infection or irritation may have been localized at onset, by the time of presentation it may have become generalized. Vulvitis may occur alone or be accompanied by a secondary vaginitis. Conversely, a child may acquire a primary vaginal infection, and the discharge may cause maceration of the vulva and a secondary vulvitis. Presenting symptoms of vulvovaginitis can include genital irritation, pain and inflammation, vaginal discharge, and dysuria. Thus, a variety of presenting complaints are due to vulvovaginitis. Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Familiarity with the anatomy and normal developmental changes of the female genital tract is essential to understanding the etiology of and pre-disposing factors for vulvovaginitis. During the newborn period, the vagina is well-estrogenized from maternal hormones. The desquamation of the estrogen-induced hypertrophic vaginal epithelium, together with mucus from the stimulated cervix, produces the physiologic white discharge seen in the neonate.

Institutional review of primary lymphoma of the female genital tract: A 32-year experience

2013 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. e152-e153
Author(s):  
A. Ahmad ◽  
J. Varughese ◽  
P. Hui ◽  
A. Santin ◽  
M. Azodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genital Tract ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Primary Lymphoma ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Female Genital

scholarly journals A Case of Maternal Sepsis and Fetal Demise Associated with Streptococcus pseudoporcinus

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Stephanie L. Pierce ◽  
Dena R. Shibib ◽  
Denise Robison ◽  
Rodney K. Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Blood Culture ◽  
Streptococcus Agalactiae ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Genitourinary Tract ◽  
Fetal Demise ◽  
Maternal Sepsis ◽  
Female Genital

Streptococcus pseudoporcinus has recently been described in relation to its colonization of the female genitourinary tract. Since prior reports have linked S. pseudoporcinus only with minor morbidities, the organism previously has not been considered to be a cause of serious puerperal infections. A 41-year-old gravida 2, para 1-0-0-1 presented with abdominal pain and intrauterine fetal demise. A beta hemolytic Streptococcus was isolated from her placenta, endometrium, urine, and two blood culture sets. The isolate was a Streptococcus pseudoporcinus, which colonizes the female genital tract and can resemble Streptococcus agalactiae. This case demonstrates that S. pseudoporcinus is a potential cause of severe maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.

scholarly journals Enterobiasis caused changes in the mucous and skin of female genital tract

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (2 (70)) ◽  
Author(s):  
V. O. Skliarova ◽  
K. I. Bodnia
Keyword(s):  
Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Local Reaction ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
External Genitalia ◽  
Vaginal Mucosa ◽  
Enterobius Vermicularis ◽  
Perianal Area ◽  
Mucous Membranes ◽  
Female Genital

The paper presents the changes in the skin of the external genitalia and perianal area, as well as in the mucous caused by enterobiasis. Enterobius vermicularis infestation has been identified in 60 % of patients with changes in the skin and mucous membranes. The influence of mature pinworms and their eggs on the vulva, causes a local reaction, which is accompanied by itching, discomfort, swelling, change in consistency and color of vaginal discharge. Only in 30 % of infected patients the complaint "night itch" was noted. Colposcopy changes of the vaginal mucosa and cervix have been detected in all women with enterobiasis.

scholarly journals Enterobius Vermicularis Infection of Female Genital Tract

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1031-1033 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Siochou ◽  
H. Birtsou ◽  
M. Papazahariadou
Keyword(s):  
General Hospital ◽  
Microscopic Examination ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Discharge ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Examination ◽  
Normal Numbers ◽  
Enterobius Vermicularis ◽  
Fresh Preparation ◽  
Female Genital

We report the case of female genital tract enterobiasis. The patient is a pediatrician at a large general hospital and was suffering from nocturia, dysuria and vaginal itching. Vaginal examination showed mild inflammation and normal hematogram. The midstream urine and the culture of vaginal discharge were negative. The Gram-stained microscopic examination of the vaginal discharge showed normal numbers of galactobacilli and absence of fungus, but the microscopic examination of fresh preparation of vaginal discharge revealed 3–4 leukocytes/mm3 and E. vermicularis of about 4 mm. The patient was treated with mebendazole 100 mg PO bid for 3 days and all the symptoms disappeared. In order to prevent possible re-infection, the treatment was repeated with a further two courses. After three months the cellotape test was negative.

Equipment for taking and examining gynaecological smears

1966 ◽  
Vol 4 (17) ◽  
pp. 66-68
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Cytological Study ◽  
Female Genital Tract ◽  
Vaginal Wall ◽  
Endometrial Cavity ◽  
Posterior Fornix ◽  
Upper Third ◽  
Female Genital

Material from the female genital tract can be obtained for cytological study in various ways, the choice depending on the information required. For hormone assessment,1 a scrape of the upper third of the lateral vaginal wall or aspiration of the posterior fornix is preferred; for cervical cancer diagnosis,2 visual inspection of the cervix and a 360° scrape round the cervical os at the squamo-columnar junction; for endometrial cancer diagnosis, endocervical or endometrial cavity aspiration.

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