scholarly journals A Rare Case of Life-Threatening Invasive Mole

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-55
Author(s):  
Rajiv Shah ◽  
A.M. Samal

A 23-year-old female with a known case of partial mole and under hCG follow up presented with acute abdominal pain and signs of hemoperitoneum. Emergency laparotomy revealed a molar pregnancy perforating through the uterine fundus, resulting in massive haemoperitoneum of 4 litres. Total abdominal hysterectomy was done. The serum β-hCG level regressed following hysterectomy.

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Mehmet Coskun Salman ◽  
Pinar Calis ◽  
Ozgur Deren

Placental adhesive disorders involve the growth of placental tissue into or through the uterine wall. Among these disorders, placenta percreta is the rarest one. However, it may cause significant complications. This report aimed to report a neglected patient with placenta percreta who developed uterine rupture with life-threatening late postpartum intra-abdominal hemorrhage. On admission, the patient had acute abdomen with moderate abdominal distention and was subjected to emergency laparotomy. A full-thickness defect of the anterior uterine wall involving the hysterotomy site was seen. Placental tissues occupied both sides of the incision and posterior bladder wall was also invaded by placenta. Total abdominal hysterectomy with partial resection of the posterior bladder wall was performed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2110666
Author(s):  
Harunobu Matsumoto ◽  
Yoko Aoyagi ◽  
Taisuke Morita ◽  
Kaei Nasu

Uterine torsion is defined as a rotation of >45° around the long axis of the uterus. Uterine torsion is an uncommon event but is even rarer in non-gravid women, with only 25 cases reported in the last 20 years. Here, we report a case of uterine torsion associated with multiple pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyomas in an 83-year-old woman. She presented at the hospital with lower abdominal pain, and a computed tomography scan revealed multiple uterine leiomyomas with calcifications. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging raised suspicion for torsion of pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyomas. Emergency laparotomy was performed, and the patient was diagnosed with uterine torsion with multiple pedunculated subserosal uterine leiomyomas. Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were performed. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful. Although difficult to diagnose due to its rarity, uterine torsion can be life-threatening and may cause infertility. Therefore, early diagnosis with imaging and surgical intervention are crucial to avoid serious complications.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-262
Author(s):  
Azam Tarafdari ◽  
Sedigheh Borna ◽  
Sheida Janatrostami ◽  
Sedighe Hantoushzadeh ◽  
Fatemeh Keikha

Objectives: There is no consensus on the management of cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP). In this regard, this study proposed an algorithm for CSP management with consecutive outcomes. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study, the data of 44 patients with CSP were collected, and the diagnosis was confirmed by transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS). Unstable patients underwent uterine artery embolization (UAE), and the fetal reduction was done for patients with the fetal heart rate (FHR). In addition, patients received systemic methotrexate (MTX) injections according to their beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels and then were followed on a predetermined schedule by β-hCG levels and TVS. Finally, prophylactic UAE was considered for patients with ongoing bleeding, placental hypervascularity, and the prospect of limited access to care. Results: Patients were within the age range of 33.9±4.9 years and the gestational age of 7.37±1.57 weeks. Twenty-two patients (50%) had vaginal bleeding, 3 of whom were unstable and underwent UAE. Five patients underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy, and fourteen patients with FHR underwent a fetal reduction. Based on β-hCG levels and changes, and placental vascularity, 4 patients received no treatment. In general, 11, 2, and 9 patients received single, double, and multiple MTX injections. A total of 10 patients underwent both multi-doses of MTX and prophylactic UAE. The median period to reach undetectable β-hCG levels was 7.3 weeks and the median interval to start menstruation was 2.8 weeks. In addition, the pregnancy remnant was resolved 3.6 months after the treatment. On the follow-up, no curettage or hysterectomy was needed and seven patients became pregnant (15.9%), 2 of whom presented recurrent CSP (28.6%). Conclusions: The proposed stepwise algorithm could be employed for CSP management with accountable outcomes, low hysterectomy rates, and fertility preservation.


1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Kesang D Bista ◽  
Ashma Rana ◽  
Geeta Gurung ◽  
Neelam Pradhan ◽  
Archana Amatya

How the largest of the large (> 10 x 8 cms) sub mucous myoma arising from the fundus uteri successively promotes the occurrence of non puerperal uterine inversion over the years as depicted through 3 different illustrations imitating a gradual process; first by forming an indentation in the uterine fundus then progressively causing more dimpling in the verge of uterine inversion until finally giving rise to a full blown picture of complete uterine inversion where the uterine fundus is driven beyond the level of introitus with the consequences of prolapsed incarcerated myoma in a post menopausal woman. A total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingoophorectomy were performed on all of these 3 women 2 perimenopausal and a postmenopausal; the latter was first facilitated by vaginal myomectomy further supplemented by division of the inversion ring posteriorly as described by Haultain. Key words: Non puerperal uterine inversion, submucous fundal myoma, vaginal myomectomy. doi:10.3126/njog.v1i2.2398 N. J. Obstet. Gynaecol Vol. 1, No. 2, p. 51-54 Nov-Dec 2006


KYAMC Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Hafiz Al Asad ◽  
Asif Yazdani ◽  
Zulfia Zinat Chowdhury ◽  
Muhammad Faruk Hussain ◽  
AKM Shahadat Hossaion ◽  
...  

Background: Vesico-Vaginal Fistula (VVF) is a major cause for concern in many developing countries with significant morbidity. Among the different techniques abdominal approach of VVF repair is important one. Objective: To find out the outcome of VVF repair by abdominal approach. Materials and Methods: It is a prospective study. Twenty-three patients with VVF were operated with abdominal approach from the period of January 2016 to January 2019. Age of patients, co-morbidities, cause, size and location of VVF were evaluated. Then abdominal approach of VVF repair was done. Operative time and need of blood transfusion were encountered. Post operative (POD) urine leakage, wound infection or other complications were enlisted. Patients were discharged with keeping urethral catheter for 14 days. Follow up was done after 1 and 3 month and in each follow up history and physical examination was done. All collected data were evaluated. Results: Mean age of the patient was 40 years. Among the 23 patients 12 (52%) patients had history of total abdominal hysterectomy, 9 had history of caesarian section and 2 cases had history of pelvic surgery. VVF repair was done at least 12 weeks after its occurrence. Operative time ranged from 90 minutes to 150 minutes. In the immediate POD no obvious complications were noted except one patient developed wound infection on 7th POD. Follow-up done as per schedule and no recurrence of VVF noted. Conclusion: VVF repair through abdominal approach is a feasible, safe and effective technique if performed meticulously. KYAMC Journal Vol. 11, No.-3, October 2020, Page 129-132


1970 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-94
Author(s):  
Laila Parveen Banu ◽  
Sameena Chowdhury ◽  
Kohinoor Begum ◽  
Ferdousi Islam ◽  
Saria Tasnim

A thirty year old lady para 3+0 presented with complaints of amenorrhoea for eight weeks and slight per vaginal bleeding for 28 days with frequent bouts of profuse bleeding. Total abdominal hysterectomy was done. Naked eye examination of the specimen was suggestive of cervical ectopic pregnancy (CEP). Histopathology report confirmed cervical implantation of placenta. CEP is an extremely rare life threatening form of ectopic pregnancy. (J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2007; 25 : 92-94)


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Jade Edwards ◽  
Hamza Katali

Fibroids are a condition commonly seen as part of routine gynaecological practice and generally present with menorrhagia, infertility, or pressure symptoms depending on their exact location. We report the case of a postmenopausal 57-year-old lady presenting with left-sided pain and frequency with a complex 15 cm mass mid pelvis and an adjacent additional 7 cm cyst but a risk of malignancy index suggesting benign pathology. She underwent total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) and right-sided salpingo-oophrectomy (RSO) on recommendation of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and histology confirmed leiomyomatosis peritonealis disseminata. This rare but important condition is often confused with peritoneal carcinomatosis on imaging. The mainstay of treatment involves lesion and omental excision followed by removal of hormonal stimuli although this approach must be personalised as many younger women may wish to retain their uteri. Long-term follow-up is essential due to the potential for malignant transformation.


2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16526-e16526
Author(s):  
Selim Yalcin ◽  
Omer Dizdar ◽  
Nadire Kucukoztas ◽  
Samed Rahatli ◽  
Ozlem Ozen ◽  
...  

e16526 Background: Carcinosarcoma is a biphasic neoplasm composed of a mixture of malignant epithelial and mesenchymal components. Uterine carcinosarcomas comprise only 3% of all uterine malignancies, however they account for a disproportionally higher rate of mortality from uterine cancer because of their agressive nature. No standardized treatment has yet been established. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics, patterns of recurrence and survival outcomes in patients with uterine carcinosarcoma treated in our institution. Methods: Records of the patients with uterine carcinosarcoma were retrospectively evaluated and 29 pts with carcinosarcoma diagnosed between 2007 and 2012 were identified. All patients were initially treated surgically by the same surgeon with comprehensive staging, i.e. total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salphingooopherectomy , bilateral pelvic and paraaortic lymph node dissection and omentectomy. Demographic features, tumor characteristics, treatment regimens and patient outcomes in terms of relapse-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS) were analyzed. Results: Median age was 63 (range 43-78). 13 patients (45%) had stage I disease, 5 patients (17%) had stage III and 11 patients (38%) had stage IV disease at diagnosis. Median tumor size was 6 cm (range 1.7-20 cm) and lymphovascular invasion was present in 17 patients 59%). Twenty patients (69%) received chemotherapy (90% with paclitaxel and carboplatin) for 6 cycles. One patient received radiotherapy. Median follow up was 13 mos. Seventeen patients (59%) relapsed and 20 patients (69%) died on follow up. Two patients had vaginal cuff recurrence, 4 had pelvic, 4 had abdominal and 7 had distant recurrences. All recurrences were fatal. 3 year RFS was 31%. 3 year OS was 15%. Conclusions: Our data show that uterine carcinosarcomas tend to be more at more advanced stage at diagnosis and despite the use of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, overall prognosis is poor. Surgery remains the mainstay of treatment. More effective adjuvant strategies are needed to reduce relapse and death rates because recurrences are generally fatal.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutahir A. Tunio ◽  
Mushabbab Al Asiri ◽  
Reham Mohamed ◽  
Sadeq Al-Dandan

Introduction. Carcinoma of cervix rarely metastasizes to cervical lymph nodes and is associated with poor prognosis. To date, only few case reports have been reported in the medical literature. Here, we report a case of this unusual manifestation of carcinoma of cervix.Case Presentation. A 39-year-old Saudi woman who was treated three years ago for bulky IB stage carcinoma of cervix with total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and adjuvant chemoradiation presented to us during her routine follow-up visit with left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy. Staging workup revealed additional para-aortic nodal and osseous metastases. The biopsy of left supraclavicular mass confirmed the diagnosis of carcinoma of the cervix. Patient was started on chemotherapy and bisphosphonates.Conclusion. Supraclavicular lymph nodes are a rare site of metastasis in carcinoma of cervix, and this can be explained by outlining the drainage of the lymphatic system from the cervix. Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is associated with variable prognosis.


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