... abnormal uterine bleeding? What is a normal menstrual cycle? At what ages is abnormal bleeding more common? ... Bleeding after sex Spotting anytime in the menstrual cycle Bleeding heavier or for more days than normal ...

... a hysterectomy include abnormal uterine bleeding, such as menorrhagia (extremely heavy menstrual periods); uterine fibroids (benign tumors ...

... This device is indicated for abnormal uterine bleeding due to benign causes in premenopausal women for whom childbearing is complete. ...

The approach to diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding is guided by a sound knowledge of menstrual physiology and differential diagnosis. Often, simple anovulation is the underlying problem, although the possibility of pregnancy, endometrial hyperplasia with atypia, or benign reproductive tract disease must be considered. In the ...

The purpose of this report is to prevent physicians with several surgical alternatives to hysterectomy for women experiencing menorrhagia and dysfunction uterine bleeding. Approximate 8700 hysterectomies are performed annually in Minnesota. Due to its inv...

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy; Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy; Fibromas; Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; Dysmenorrhea

We describe the use of high-intensity focused ultrasound for acute vaginal bleeding secondary to uterine myoma in 2 young female patients. Both patients had episodes of abnormal vaginal bleeding with severe dysmenorrhea that was not efficiently controlled by medical treatment. After high-intensity focused ...

A retrospective review of 80 scintigraphic bleeding studies performed with Tc-99m sulfur colloid or Tc-99m labeled red blood cells showed five cases where there were abnormal findings not related to bleeding. In some cases, the abnormalities were initially confused with bleeding or could ...

With the decline of ovarian hormonal function, from the fifth decade of life, women enter the menopause transition, during which bleeding becomes irregular in duration and time of occurrence. Secondary to ovarian dysfunction, developmental and maturation endometrial anomalies occur, which are clinically translated by abnormal uterine ...

A case of intense uterine hyperemia secondary to recent pregnancy, the so-called uterine doughnut sign, is presented as a potential pitfall in the evaluation of gastrointestinal bleeding. Delayed imaging helped in evaluating the lack of serial change in appearance and the failure of progression of the scintigraphic ...

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a common, debilitating condition. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is the diagnosis given to women with abnormal uterine bleeding in whom no clear etiology can be identified. DUB has been observed in ...

OBJECTIVETo present a primary care approach to evaluating and managing abnormal uterine bleeding.SOURCES OF INFORMATIONLiterature searches were conducted on MEDLINE from 1996 to November 2004, EMBASE from 1996 to January 2005, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from the 4th quarter of 2004 to the 3rd quarter of 2005, guideline ...

Abnormal vaginal bleeding had an incidence of 20.0 per 1,000 woman-years in patients of the Kanawha Valley Family Practice Center. Contraception-related bleeding was the most common cause, accounting for 28 percent of the cases. Anovulatory and dysfunctional uterine bleeding were the next most ...

Vascular abnormalities may create difficulties during exposure of the lateral surface of the ureter during radical lymphadeno-hystero-colpectomy for uterine carcinoma. The aim is to avoid peroperative bleeding due to damage to abnormal vessels (in particular abnormal anastomotic ...

Recent research has not been able to demonstrate close endometrial morphological correlations with specific abnormalities of menstrual bleeding, but has pointed to an increasing number of molecular mechanisms that may be involved in the occurrence of certain forms of abnormal uterine bleeding. ...

Objectives of this article are: (1) to explore the effects on women's lives by heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding; and (2) to examine whether aspects of women's lives most affected by heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding were adequately addressed by questions that are frequently used in clinical encounters and available questionnaires. We conducted ...

Objectives:(1) To explore the effects on women's lives by heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding; (2) To examine whether aspects of women's lives most affected by heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding were adequately addressed by questions that are frequently used in clinical encounters and available questionnaires.Methods:We conducted four focus group ...

Ascites; Blunt Abdominal Trauma; Cholelithiasis; Cholecystitis; Cholangitis; Pancreatitis; Hydronephrosis; Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; Hepatitis; Portal Hypertension; Urolithiasis; Abnormal Uterine Bleeding; Ovarian Mass; Ovarian Torsion

Aim:? To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of biopsy by dilatation and curettage in postmenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding. Material and Methods:? A prospective observational study conducted with 112 consecutive postmenopausal women. Biopsy by dilatation and curettage was immediately followed by hysteroscopic biopsy and the ...

At this juncture, clinical management, education for medical providers, and the design and interpretation of clinical trials have been hampered by the absence of a consensus system for nomenclature for the description of symptoms as well as classification of causes or potential causes of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). To address this ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The most frequent procedures performed on women with abnormal uterine bleeding are 2D and 3D ultrasound. The most common accepted approach for the management of abnormal uterine bleeding is 2D TV scan followed by therapeutic hysteroscopy. The ...

Endometrial biopsy is an office procedure that serves as a helpful tool in diagnosing various uterine abnormalities. The technique is fairly easy to learn and may be performed without assistance. The biopsy is obtained through the use of an endometrial suction catheter that is inserted through the cervix into the uterine cavity. ...

... Mosby Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/208943077-2/0/1524/248.html?tocnode=53759912&fromURL=248.html#4-u1.0-B978-0-323-02951-3..50040-6_1192. Accessed July 8, 2010. Goodman A. Terminology and evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal women. http:// ...

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is one of the most common disorders encountered by the gynecologist. Several drugs have been demonstrated to decrease menstrual bleeding in patients with menorrhagia. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs will decrease bleeding by 30% to 50%. Oral contraceptives ...

The introduction of an intrauterine system that releases 20 mg of levonorgestrel (LNG-IUS) directly to the uterine lining has ushered in a new era for the intrauterine device. The LNG-IUS reduces menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhea, and is an effective nonsurgical treatment for idiopathic menorrhagia in premenopausal women. Women using the device ...

Adolescents who have bleeding disorders are more likely to experience abnormal reproductive tract bleeding, particularly menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding. Even though most abnormal reproductive tract bleeding in adolescents is not attributable to a ...

... 7 days or more than about 3 ounces�menorrhagia) Occur frequently and irregularly between periods (metrorrhagia) Bleeding ...

The authors present the first case of a pure osteosarcoma arising in a long-standing uterine leiomyoma along with a literature review of all heterologous sarcomas arising in uterine leiomyoma. Most cases present with abnormal vaginal bleeding and symptoms related to a rapidly enlarged pelvic mass in postmenopausal ...

Since the initial description of selective uterine artery embolization for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage in 1979, transcatheter embolization and other endovascular techniques have become the second-line therapeutic option for the management of intractable obstetrical and gynecologic bleeding. Advances in catheter-based techniques, as well as ...

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the uterus in women of reproductive age. However, most of them are asymptomatic and do not require any treatment. Menorrhagia and pelvic pain are the most usual symptoms, and some women may present with infertility or pregnancy-related complications. In those with abnormal uterine ...

Life-threatening intractable uterine bleeding is difficult to treat when concurrent medical complications contraindicate invasive surgery. We present a case of heavy uterine bleeding in a postmenopausal woman that was complicated by liver cirrhosis and morbid obesity. The bleeding was ...

Department of Electrical Engineering, ESAT-SCD, K.U.Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium Short title: polyp follow, Bovicelli L. Histopathologic features and risk factors for benignity, hyperplasia, and cancer in endometrial Proliferative/secretory changes 3 100 0 - 0 - 3** Endometrial hyperplasia 1 100 0 - 0 - 1 Endometrial polyp 12

The treatment of acute leukemia is usually similar in women and men. The outcome is also generally the same. However, diagnosis in women poses additional challenges in clinical practice such as leukemia following breast or ovarian cancers, prevention of abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal females, treatment during pregnancy ...

Pharmacological therapies for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding are effective and generally well tolerated. This review presents an evidence-based approach to medical therapy. Selection depends on the etiology and amount of bleeding, need for contraception or preservation of fertility, perimenopause ...

... OPERATION� ABOUT american college of surgeons 16 d&c for uterine bleeding problems A minor surgical procedure ... instrument to scrape the uterine wall 2 D & C�also known as dilatation (dil-ahtay�-shun) and ...

IntroductionCavernous hemangiomas of the uterus are extremely rare, benign lesions. A survey of the current literature identified fewer than 50 cases of hemangioma of the uterus.Case presentationWe report a case of cavernous hemangioma of the uterus in a 27-year-old Malay, para 1 woman who presented at our hospital with torrential vaginal bleeding having been transferred by ...

The frequency-dependent complex moduli of human uterine tissue have been characterized. Quantification of the modulus is required for developing uterine ultrasound elastography as a viable imaging modality for diagnosing and monitoring causes for abnormal uterine bleeding and enlargement, as ...

One hundred and fifty-five women with functional uterine bleeding were studied to evaluate the importance of concomitant psychological disorders. Psychological illnesses were diagnosed in 128 patients (82.6%), most of which arose from problems directly related to sexual or reproductive functions. The remaining 27 patients (17.4%) were different in that ...

Hematuria in rabbits has been associated with uterine adenocarcinoma, uterine polyps, renal infarction, urolithiasis, cystitis, bladder polyps, and pyelonephritis. Three adult female New Zealand White rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) developed apparent hematuria, as suggested by blood in their excreta pans. They had been immunized with antigen-adjuvant ...

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article was to investigate clinical ultrasonographic findings and the outcomes of post-pregnancy patients with acquired uterine vascular abnormalities including arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a computerized database search for all patients with ultrasonographic findings of a vascular ...

Premenopausal women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer are faced with many challenges. Providing health care for issues such as gynecologic comorbidities, reproductive health concerns, and vasomotor symptom control can be complicated because of the risks of hormone treatments and the adverse effects of adjuvant therapies. It is paramount that health care professionals understand and be ...

Premenopausal women with a new diagnosis of breast cancer are faced with many challenges. Providing health care for issues such as gynecologic comorbidities, reproductive health concerns, and vasomotor symptom control can be complicated because of the risks of hormone treatments and the adverse effects of adjuvant therapies. It is paramount that health care professionals understand and be ...

Uterine leiomyomata are the most common tumors in women and can cause abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility. Approximately 200,000 hysterectomies are performed annually in the U.S. to relieve patients of the medical sequelae of these benign neoplasms. Our efforts have focused on cloning the ...

... periods Increase in urinary frequency Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), sometimes with the passage of blood clots Menstrual ... Voorhis B. A 41-year-old woman with menorrhagia, anemia, and fibroids: review of treatment of uterine ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is a potentially life-threatening obstetric emergency that requires prompt nursing and medical interventions. In the majority of cases, initial strategies such as fundal massage and uterotonic medications will effectively stop excessive bleeding. Unfortunately, the incidence and severity of postpartum hemorrhage are on the rise and peripartum hysterectomy ...

Vascular abnormalities are uncommon causes of uterine bleeding. Laparoscopic surgeries, however, require expertise and improper techniques can lead to major vascular complications. We report an unusual case of utero-adenexal arterio- venous fistula with arterio - venous malformation due to pelvic trauma caused during laparoscopic ...

Vascular abnormalities are uncommon causes of uterine bleeding. Laparoscopic surgeries, however, require expertise and improper techniques can lead to major vascular complications. We report an unusual case of utero-adenexal arterio- venous fistula with arterio - venous malformation due to pelvic trauma caused during laparoscopic ...

Endometrial cancer (EC) remains the most common malignancy of the female genital tract. The median age at diagnosis is the sixth decade, with abnormal uterine bleeding at the presentation in 90% of the patients. Surgical treatment, including complete hysterectomy, removal of remaining adnexal structures, and an appropriate surgical ...

Endometrial cancer (EC) remains the most common malignancy of the female genital tract. The median age at diagnosis is the sixth decade, with abnormal uterine bleeding at the presentation in 90% of the patients. Surgical treatment, including complete hysterectomy, removal of remaining adnexal structures, and an appropriate surgical ...

Placenta accreta is a relatively rare event, in which the placenta is abnormally implanted into the uterine myometrium. The most significant complication of abnormal placentation is bleeding, mainly during labor. The bleeding increases especially when manual lysis of the placenta is attempted. ...

Hysteroscopy is a widely used endoscopic method, the "gold standard" for the examination of uterine cavity changes. Office hysteroscopy is an intervention that makes the accomplishment of ambulant examination, opposite to the traditional method. Due to the small diameter of the device the anesthesia is unnecessary, because there is no need of the dilatation of the cervix. ...

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) such as natural orifice surgery is perceived as a relatively recent development partly because many MIS techniques utilize new technology and devices. However, a natural orifice/MIS approach for hysterectomy (vaginal hysterectomy, VH) has existed for over a century. VH is typically thought of in the realm of the urogynecologist as a component of reconstructive ...

Liesegang rings (LRs) are laminated precipitation structures well recognized in the field of chemistry. I present a rare case of a 53-year-old female who consulted for pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding. The pelvic ultrasound revealed intramural and submucous uterine leiomyomas, and she underwent ...

Background: To demonstrate the feasibility of outpatient endometrial sampling to evaluate abnormal uterine bleeding in a population of women with intellectual disability. Method: Retrospective chart review was completed of all endometrial biopsies performed on women attending a dedicated gynaecology clinic for women with intellectual ...

Ninety-three patients were traced out of 110 who were treated by induction of a radium menopause in 1950 and 1951. The method was very successful, there were no serious postoperative complications and patients suffered neither recurrence of dysfunctional bleeding nor distressing menopausal symptoms. However seven women subsequently developed malignant tumors and six ...

Mimosa pudica was found useful in cases of uterine prolapse with bleeding, consistent with my experience of working with the condition for more than 45 years, and treating hundreds of such cases of uterine prolapse. Hysterectomy has been avoided up to this date, and is not now expected to be recommended.

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a common cause of referral to the gynecology clinic. Portulaca oleracea L., commonly named purslane, is used in Iranian folk medicine to treat AUB. To verify this use, ten premenopausal women with AUB comprising menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, polymenorrhea and intermenstrual bleeding ...

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is defined as abnormal endometrial bleeding without any underlying disease. It is particularly a common problem for adolescents and a majority are caused by immature hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Usually, it presents as minor alterations of the cycle flow length, but ...

At least one in four women will develop one or more fibroids during their lifetime. They occur most commonly in women aged 30-50 and are three times more common in women of Afro-Caribbean descent than in Caucasian women. Risk factors for fibroids include: age, nulliparity, race, family history and obesity. In two-thirds of cases there are no symptoms. If the tumours are small and not causing ...

... system for the identification of abnormal patterns in the ... fetal monitors record and display the fetal heart rate (FHR) and maternal uterine activity ...

... the placenta peels away from the uterine wall Chromosomal abnormalities resulting from defects in the sperm or egg ...

Adenocarcinoma of the endometrium is a morbid condition in women under 40 years of age with an incidence of 25%. However, patients with anovulatory polycystic ovarian syndrome are at risk of developing endometrial carcinoma. The disease is often advanced when diagnosed, thereby depriving the woman of the option for fertility sparing conservative approach. In young women with menstrual ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is frequent, and can be caused by particular uterine abnormalities such as fibroids or adenomyosis but there is often no recognisable pathology. Surgery such as hysterectomy has proven its efficacy in treating these conditions, but alternatives techniques have been developed since many years and give ...

Hysterectomy is the most common major operation performed in the United States with dysfunctional uterine bleeding being a major indication. Endometrial destruction by photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been suggested as a possible alternative to invasive surgical procedures for abnormal uterine ...

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare cause of vaginal bleeding and miscarriage. We report two cases of uterine AVMs in patients with a history of complex congenital heart disease, an association that has not been previously described. Both patients were treated by selective uterine artery ...

Objectives(1) To systematically collect and organize into clinical categories all outcomes reported in trials for abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB); (2) to rank the importance of outcomes for patient decision making; and (3) to improve future comparisons of effects in trials of AUB interventions.Study Design and SettingSystematic review ...

BackgroundCanadian hysterectomy rates have declined in recent years. However, hysterectomy rates for discretionary indications, principally abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), remain high in some regions. In northern Ontario, hysterectomy rates for women aged 34�45 are almost triple the rates in southern, urban areas. Primary care ...

OBJECTIVE: To review risk factors for uterine cancer; to discuss strategies for detecting uterine cancer; to outline prognostic factors and treatment; and to review the role of follow up for patients who have completed primary therapy. QUALITY OF EVIDENCE: MEDLINE was searched from January 1996 to June 1998 using the terms endometrial neoplasms, estrogen ...

BackgroundAbnormal vaginal bleeding (AVB) in women of reproductive age is a common reason for consulting a general practitioner. Nevertheless, how general practitioners (GPs) choose to initially manage AVB is largely unknown, as is the prevalence of underlying pathology of AVB in primary care.MethodsTo investigate the initial diagnostic procedures and ...

This review focuses on the complex events that occur in the endometrium after progesterone is withdrawn (or blocked) and menstrual bleeding ensues. A detailed understanding of these local mechanisms will enhance our knowledge of disturbed endometrial/uterine function � including problems with excessively heavy menstrual bleeding, ...

Uterine vascular lesions are rare but potentially life-threatening lesions that should be suspected in women of reproductive age with unexplained vaginal bleeding and in postmenopausal women in whom anechoic structures are detected at ultrasonography (US). This is especially true in patients with a history of infection, curettage, therapeutic abortion, ...

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) is a very rare malignant soft tissue tumor found in the uterine cervix. In fact, to our knowledge, only 3 cases have previously been described in the literature. A 49-year-old premenopausal woman who had a history of vaginal bleeding underwent hysterectomy for multiple uterine nodules. Pathologic ...

Endothelin (ET) and its mRNA are present in human endometrium. Its expression varies across the menstrual cycle, reaching maximal levels in the pre-menstrual phase. Human endometrial epithelial cells are the major in-vitro source of ET, and its release is affected by the stage of the menstrual cycle from which the endometrium is taken and by the cytokines transforming growth factor-beta 1 and ...

BackgroundStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) administered via a helical tomotherapy (HT) system is an effective modality for treating lung cancer and metastatic liver tumors. Whether SBRT delivered via HT is a feasible alternative to brachytherapy in treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer in patients with unusual anatomic configurations of the uterus has never been studied.Case ...

Objective:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of using bidirectional barbed suture in laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH).Methods:This was a case series of clinical outcomes following 172 consecutive LM and TLH cases over a 1-year period conducted at a university teaching hospital. It included 172 women (ages 17 to 81), requiring a myomectomy or hysterectomy for ...

you have this procedure. Sometimes women have UAE after childbirth to treat very heavy vaginal bleeding. Risks Uterine artery embolization is generally safe. The risks for any...

... bleeding after delivery (postpartum hemorrhage) Young age Low socioeconomic group The chances of developing uterine infection depend ... for an even longer period of time. After culture results are available, the antibiotic may be changed ...

In this case presentation, a temporal relationship between conservative chiropractic care and dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) in a patient with mild low back and primary leg pain is described. Criteria are discussed to establish protocol that will be useful in the formulation of a diagnosis for DUB secondary to lower sacral nerve root compression and ...

BackgroundIrregular uterine bleeding is the major side effect of, and cause for, discontinuation of long-term progestin-only contraceptives (LTPOCs). The endometria of LTPOC-treated women display abnormally enlarged, fragile blood vessels (BV), decreased endometrial blood flow and oxidative stress. However, obtaining sufficient, good ...

Endometriosis is a chronic, benign gynaecological disorder that is frequent in women of a child-bearing age. It is estimated that there is some degree of endometriosis in as many as 15% of pre-menopausal women, associated with a history of infertility, caesarean antecedents, dysmenorrhoea and abnormality in uterine bleeding. It is ...

In developed countries, women live on average over 30 years as postmenopausal. In the premenopausal and climacteric period, abnormal uterine bleeding and other symptoms may occur. In addition, endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological malignancy, and possible hormone replacement therapy is much more beneficial among women ...

Adenomyosis is a pathological gynaecological condition characterised by benign invasion of the endometrium into the myometrium. It is often misdiagnosed, or is not easily recognised, although it is responsible for disabling symptoms such as menorrhagia, abnormal uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhoea and infertility in premenopausal women. ...

ObjectiveSmall cell carcinoma of the uterine cervix (SMCC) is extremely rare, and an aggressive disease that proliferates rapidly. It was often reported that the diagnostic accuracy of cytologic smears in diagnosing SMCC was low. This is a report of the Severance Hospital experience with the patients suffering from SMCC.MethodsTwenty-seven patients with small cell carcinoma of ...

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Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) is a technique that can be used for the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding. The procedure involves sweeping a specially designed microwave applicator throughout the uterine cavity to achieve an ideally uniform depth of tissue necrosis of between 5 and 6mm. We have performed ...

A uterine tumor resembling an ovarian sex-cord tumor (UTROSCT) is a very rare lesion with only 38 cases reported in the literature so far. Here, we show an additional case of a pure UTROSCT with a DNA stemline at 1c in a 49-year-old woman presenting with abnormal vaginal bleeding. Problems in differential diagnosis arise mainly due to ...

BACKGROUND: Normal menstrual periods last 3-6 days and involve blood loss of up to 80ml. Menorrhagia is defined as menstrual periods lasting more than 7 days and/or involving blood loss greater than 80ml. The prevalence of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is estimated at 11-13% in the general population and increases with age, reaching ...

Irregular or unusually heavy periods are a common complaint. Most often, the condition is benign and can by managed conservatively. Assess postmenopausal women for cancer by endometrial biopsy, transvaginal ultrasound, or saline infusion sonohysterogram. Treat mild dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinicopathologic features in patients with synchronous primary carcinomas of the ovary and endometrium. METHODS: Clinical information and pathologic details were collected and analyzed from 30 women with synchronous endometrial and ovarian cancers. RESULTS: Median age at diagnosis was 51�years. Abnormal uterine ...

We describe the case of a 22-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with vaginal bleeding after Caesarean section. A diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm of the uterine artery was established radiologically. Pseudoaneurysm of the uterine artery is an uncommon cause of delayed postpartum hemorrhage. This condition can be ...

Uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) causes significant morbidity with vaginal bleeding. Traditional therapy is a hysterectomy with no potential for future pregnancy. We present a case of successful superselective embolization of uterine AVM using n-butyl cyanoacrylate with subsequent normal term pregnancy and uncomplicated vaginal ...

Large or giant lipoleiomyoma of the uterine corpus is a rare condition. A 70-year-old Japanese woman consulted our hospital because of a pelvic mass and abnormal uterine bleeding. Physical examination showed a mass in the pelvis. Blood laboratory test showed anemia and leukocytosis. Cholesterol, triglyceride, ...

Intravenous leiomyomatosis is a rare variant of leiomyoma that could result in death. Early and accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment strategies play a dominant role in good prognosis. Eighteen cases of Intravenous leiomyomatosis , along with clinicopathologic data, were retrieved from our database. Most of the patients who ranged in age from 33 to 54 years (median, 44 years) presented with ...

IntroductionCesarean scar pregnancy is the rarest kind of ectopic pregnancy. The immediate prognosis depends on the risks associated with uterine rupture and massive bleeding.Case presentationA 32-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 1) presented with massive vaginal bleeding. A Cesarean scar pregnancy was diagnosed. She was treated by ...

BackgroundLaparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy is one of the definite methods for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids with lesser intraoperative bleeding and shorter hospitalization compared with abdominal hysterectomy. However, laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy cannot preserve uterus and can show postoperative complications by the ...

Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVM) are very uncommon disorders. Successful conservative treatment with subsequently conceived is rarely reported. We describe a 31-year-old woman with a complex and large postmolar AVM; she was successfully treated with transarterial selective embolization for a long history of repeated excessive vaginal bleeding and ...

Women seeking emergency care for severe uterine hemorrhage with profound anemia often undergo transfusion dilatation curettage and ultimately hysterectomy. The purpose of this article is to describe a modern conservative approach to treating persistent uterine hemorrhage unresponsive to medical therapy, avoiding transfusion and allowing for nonemergent ...

The purpose of this retrospective study is to assess the radiological and clinical outcome of transcatheter embolization of acquired uterine vascular malformations in patients presenting with secondary postpartum or postabortion vaginal hemorrhage. In a cohort of 17 patients (mean age: 29.7 years; standard deviation: 4.23; range: 25-38 years) 18 embolization procedures were ...

A case of multiple ileal duplications presenting with gastrointestinal bleeding is described. Technetium-99m Pertechnetate scintigraphy in conjunction with barium studies provided the initial clue and accurately localised the abnormality pre-operatively. PMID:2155086

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IntroductionUterine atony is the most common cause of primary post partum haemorrhage. We report a case where this was complicated by two rare conditions, platelet storage pool disease and placenta diffusa. Platelet storage pool disease is a platelet aggregation disorder associated with mild to moderate bleeding diathesis. There are limited cases reported ...

Background: To compare demographic, clinical and histopathological characteristics of women diagnosed with adenomyosis (AG) after hysterectomy to those of women diagnosed with leiomyoma (LG) and to investigate the predisposing factors for AG. Methods: This study was carried out on 204 patients who underwent gynecologic surgery for various indications except for gynecologic malignancy between ...

PURPOSE: Severe postpartum haemorrhage (SPPH) is the leading cause of peripartum hysterectomy and maternal death. There are no easily measurable parameters that indicate the failure of medical therapy and the need for an advanced interventional procedure (AIP) to stop genital tract bleeding. The aim of the study was to define factors predictive of the need for an AIP in the ...

The cyclical regrowth of the human endometrial vasculature every 28 days following menstruation provides an excellent opportunity for studying arteriogenesis in a human tissue. Despite this, very little has been published to date about temporal or spatial changes in endometrial arteriolar structure or function. Immunohistochemical studies using vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) differentiation ...

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Primary dysmenorrhea is a normal cramping of the lower abdomen caused by hormone-induced uterine contractions before the period. Secondary dysmenorrhea may be caused by abnormal conditions such as ...

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BackgroundPreterm birth remains a major public health problem and its incidence worldwide is increasing. Epidemiological risk factors have been investigated in the past, but there is a need for a better understanding of the causes of preterm birth in well defined obstetric populations in tertiary referral centres; it is important to repeat surveillance and identify possible changes in clinical and ...

Vaginal bleeding is the most common cause of emergency care in the first trimester of pregnancy and accounts for the majority of premenopausal bleeding cases. Ultrasound evaluation combined with a quantitative beta human chorionic gonadotropin test is an established diagnostic tool to assess these patients. Spontaneous abortion because of genetic ...

Sexual function is complex and involves interaction of many factors, including emotional connection, body image, intact physical response and partner sexual function. Disease processes such as abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse may have a negative impact on various parameters of ...

Hysteroscopy is an endoscopic technique, allowing inspection of the intrauterine cavity. Diagnostic applications of the technique began to develop in the 1970s. Although it is often claimed that diagnosis under direct visualization is better than standard dilatation and curettage, it has not yet been proved that hysteroscopic diagnosis has better results than curettage. The clinical application of ...

INTRODUCTION: This is the second report on the conservative treatment of endometrial carcinoma in a female patient younger than fifteen years. Case A, a 14-year-old teenager, presented with menorrhagia. An endometrial biopsy revealed grade 2 endometrioid adenocarcinoma. The estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor were strongly positive in 60% and 90% of the tumor, respectively. Although she ...

This review article summarizes the salient literature on the diagnosis and management of endometrial polyps. Electronic resources including Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library (including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews), Current Contents, and EMBASE were searched with the MeSH terms including all subheadings and keywords endometrial polyps, abnormal ...

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the clinicopathologic characters and explore the possible cause of cervical endometriosis. STUDY DESIGN: By retrospective review, among 13,566 cases of endometriosis that had been treated in our hospital, 33 cases of pathologically proven cervical endometriosis were extracted. RESULTS: Of 33 cases, 17 women had abnormal ...

Objective: Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is an aggressive tumor that accounts for 0.02% of all reported cancers. ACC commonly arises in a sporadic manner, but may also manifest as part of a familial syndrome. Regardless of the setting, ACC rarely arises concurrent with other malignant tumors.Methods: In this report we describe a 32-year-old woman who on work-up for abnormal ...

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The condition is congenital, which means it is present from birth. There are several genetic abnormalities that can cause the condition. Symptoms Bleeding during and after...

Uterine arteriovenous malformations (AVM) may be responsible for vaginal bleeding potentially life-threatening. They are most often acquired following uterine trauma (curettage, cesarean section, artificial delivery/uterus examination) in association with pregnancy or gestational trophoblastic disease. We report three cases of patients ...

Hysterectomy is the commonest gynecologic operation performed not only for malignant disease but also for many benign conditions such as fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, uterine prolapse, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. There are many approaches to hysterectomy for benign disease: ...

BackgroundTeratomas are the commonest germ cell tumours and are most frequently found in the testes and ovary. Extragonadal teratomas are rare and mainly occur in midline structures. Uterine teratomas are extremely rare with only a few previous case reports, usually involving mature teratomas of the uterine cervix.Case PresentationWe report an 82-year-old ...

... DeCherney AH, et al. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology. 10th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill ... uterine bleeding. In: Schorge JO, et al. Williams Gynecology. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. ...

An adult female Toggenburg goat with a history of acute vaginal bleeding and death was presented for postmortem examination. Necropsy, histologic examination, and immunohistochemical staining revealed the presence of a leiomyoma that originated from the uterine cervix, occupied most of the vaginal lumen, and had a bleeding, frayed ...

The objective of the present study was to determine whether there is an increase in endometrial inflammation associated with the occurrence of breakthrough bleeding in patients using an oral contraceptive in extended regimens. The presence of nuclear factor NF-kappaB and Cox-2 expression was determined by immunohistochemistry in endometrial samples removed by hysteroscopy from ...

Placenta increta during the first trimester of pregnancy is extremely rare. Only a few cases of placenta accreta during the latter half of pregnancy manifesting as a uterine mass have been published. This report describes a case of placenta increta that caused prolonged bleeding after a first-trimester abortion, and was identified by magnetic resonance ...

The presence of uterine myomas during pregnancy is considered a risk factor for gestation and delivery. In literature, myomas are related to spontaneous abortion, bleeding, PPROM, preterm delivery, placenta previa, placental abruption, fetal malpresentations, mechanical dystocia and high incidence of cesarean section. Laparotomic myomectomy done during ...

Factor XI deficiency is a rare disease found predominantly in Ashkenazi Jews. There is a poor correlation between factor XI level and bleeding in patients with factor XI deficiency. Individuals with severe factor XI deficiency are usually at risk of excessive bleeding after surgery and injury, particularly when trauma involves tissues rich in fibrinolytic ...

Endometrium was destroyed by Nd-YAG laser under B ultrasonic monitoring through direct application of a fibrous catheter specially designed by Dong-lin Lee (an optical engineer). Of the 12 patients 11 cases had dysfunctional uterine bleeding and one case had postmenopausal uterine bleeding. The mean time of laser ...

A 6-year-old, intact female, Russian Blue cat was presented with abdominal distention, vaginal discharge, and a firm tubular structure palpable in the mid-abdomen. Serum biochemical abnormalities included hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and azotemia. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a pyometra with uterine torsion; an ovariohysterectomy was performed.

Two children with rectal bleeding were diagnosed as having ulcerative colitis and a bleeding colonic polyp respectively using abdominal scanning with Tc-99m pertechnetate. Early flow studies are recommended with careful attention paid to the amount of time abnormal areas of activity are seen on the abdominal scan.

Ginkgo biloba is a herbal medication that is often used worldwide. Although side effects are uncommon, G. biloba has been associated with serious bleeding complications, especially intracranial hemorrhage. We report the case of a young woman who made chronic use of G. biloba and suffered from cerebral bleeding without any structural ...

It is well-known that tamoxifen increases the risk of endometrial cancer. Although metastasis to the uterus from breast cancer is uncommon, there have been some case reports on uterine metastasis. If an endometrial abnormality is detected, the differential diagnosis of whether the uterine tumor is metastatic or primary is very ...

PURPOSE: To retrospectively identify predictive factors of recurrent bleeding within 24�h after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 194 patients underwent UAE for PPH between August 1999 and April 2009 at our institution. Twelve patients experienced recurrent bleeding ...

Ectopic pregnancy developing in a previous Cesarean section scar is rare and is associated with catastrophic complications, such as uterine rupture and uncontrollable bleeding, which may lead to loss of the uterus. The operative treatments that have been reported for cesarean scar pregnancy are dilatation and curettage and excision of trophoblastic tissues ...

Endometrial blood flow was measured through the menstrual cycle in nonpregnant women (28 studies of 17 women with normal menstrual cycles and 32 studies of 20 women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding) with use of a clearance technique in which 100 to 400 microCi of the gamma-emitting isotope, xenon 133 in saline solution was instilled into the ...

Cervical implantation could develop in three different ways. The gestational sac can grow up to external os and interruption may simulate an abnormal menstruation. Theoretically the gestational sac could reach the uterine cavity, with a normal evolution of the pregnancy, even if the implantation of the placenta would be on internal ...

It is estimated that at least 50% of fibroids are asymptomatic, but this figure is likely to be an underestimate as it is based on women in whom fibroids are found incidentally during another procedure (e.g. cervical screening), and there is little, if any, data from population studies on the true incidence of fibroids. If a prevalence of 50% by 50 years of age is accepted, a large number of women ...

Uterine leiomyomas are the most common benign tumours of the female genital tract, often necessitating hysterectomy. The most common symptoms are dysmenorrhoea, menorrhagia, infertility and abortion. Ovarian hormones seem to play an essential role in pathogenesis, and deprivation of ovarian oestrogen causes leiomyomas to shrink significantly. The purpose of this study was to ...

IntroductionMalignant change in a leiomyoma or uterine fibroid is termed leiomyosarcoma. It arises from smooth muscle of the uterus and is a rare tumor that accounts for 2% to 5% of all uterine malignancies. Very few cases are reported in the literature. Our patient did not have any history of genital bleeding, which is the usual ...

Hyperestrogenism is a powerful factor inducing the development of endometrial hyperplasia that in its turn may represent the first step in the natural history of endometrial carcinoma. During menopause it is possible to have a condition to relative hyperestrogenism induced by a residual hormonal activity and by aromatisation of androgens in the adipose tissue. Therapeutical approach in this ...

Menorrhagia at the time of menarche is relatively common and historically attributed primarily to immaturity of the pituitary-ovarian-uterine axis. Intuitively, a proportion of these patients should have an underlying disorder of haemostasis, given the 5-20% prevalence of von Willebrand's disease and the > or =20% prevalence of platelet dysfunction in light of recent ...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety and effectiveness of uterine packing in the management of intractable hemorrhage during cesarean section for central placenta previa. METHODS: This retrospective study was conducted on 70 pregnant women with central placenta previa from May 2005 to March 2010. Patients with uterine packing in the control of massive ...

Twelve consecutive patients presenting with unexplained recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding were investigated by selective visceral angiography. A cause for the bleeding was shown in all 12 cases, and in eight the lesion responsible was diagnosed radiologically as an area of angiodysplasia. Abnormal areas were pinpointed by fluoroscopy ...

When the uterine arteries are bilaterally occluded, either by uterine artery embolization or by laparoscopic obstruction, women with myomas experience symptomatic relief. After the uterine arteries are occluded, most blood stops flowing in myometrial arteries and veins, and the uterus becomes ischemic. It is postulated that myomas are ...

Mesenteric varices can appear as massive, acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The small bowel or colon may be involved, varices usually developing at sites of previous surgery or inflammation in patients with portal hypertension. Two patients with alcoholic cirrhosis and protal hypertension presented with rectal bleeding. Tc-99m RBC studies demonstrated ...

The authors describe a number of abnormalities that were incidentally found in a series of 132 scintigraphic studies performed for acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage. These incidental abnormalities involved the vascular system, reticuloendothelial system, and soft tissues. Correlative radiographs and computed tomographic scans are presented for some cases. ...

Uterine leiomyomas are common tumors in women of reproductive age and are frequently detected during pregnancy. The major complications during pregnancy include abortion, preterm delivery, abruptio placentae, intrauterine growth retardation, dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage. Little attention is given to uterine leiomyomas postpartum compared to ...

Uterine C-Kit positive stromal tumors are rare, however, there are a few cases reported in literature. A 58-year-old post menopausal lady presented with bleeding per vaginum. An abdominal examination revealed an enlarged uterus. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen and pelvis showed a large myomatous uterus, with a probable subserosal intramural and ...

The incidence of uterine perforation while performing legal abortions was evaluated in the Stockholm area. Among 84,850 legal abortions performed during 1982-1992 there were 145 cases of uterine perforation, 0.17%. In about half of these cases an immediate exploration of the abdomen was decided upon and in 18 patients there were significant ...

Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1) is a multifunctional protein capable of regulating a variety of biological processes in a wide array of tissue and cell types. We have previously demonstrated that TIMP-1 deficient mice exhibit alterations in normal uterine morphology and physiology. Most notably, absence of TIMP-1 is associated with an altered ...

Among 23 women who underwent diagnostic hysteroscopy after triple uterine artery ligation with or without hemostatic multiple square suturing for the management of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), five had abnormal findings. Endometritis was statistically significantly associated with abnormal diagnostic hysteroscopy findings. Twelve ...

Objective. To analyze the efficacy of surgical techniques to stop excessive obstetric bleeding. Design. Retrospective follow up. Setting. Center for Medical Education and Clinical Research and a total of twelve hospitals in Buenos Aires. Population. Five hundred and thirty-nine consecutive patients were included: 361 had placenta accreta-percreta, 114 ...

The hemostatic balance is a complex system where the delicate equilibrium is regulated by several factors including hormones. A variety of endocrine disorders have been reported to be associated with coagulation abnormalities, ranging from mild laboratory changes to clinically relevant thrombotic or bleeding manifestations. In this review, we summarize the ...

Serum and uterine secretions Na, K, Ca, Mg and P were studied in 15 normally reproducing and in 15 repeat-breeder cows. No cyclical variations were noted for these elements in the serum whereas the normal group showed cyclical and significant K, Mg and P variations (P <0.05) in the uterine secretions. The concentration of the studied ...

Trauma and/or accidental injury complicates 6-7% of all pregnancies. The management protocols for trauma in pregnancy are based largely on case reports and small series. The purposes of this study were to: describe the demographics of pregnant trauma patients at a tertiary care center and a large community hospital; identify variables predictive of fetal outcome including an examination of ...

Spontaneous uterine rupture is lethal in pregnant women. Placenta percreta-induced spontaneous uterine rupture in the first trimester is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. A 35-year-old pregnant woman, with a history of 2 vaginal deliveries and 2 spontaneous abortions treated by dilatation and curettage, was admitted to the emergency department ...

Mucocutaneous bleeding is common in childhood and may be the result of primary hemostatic disorders such as vascular abnormalities, von Willebrand disease, thrombocytopenia, and platelet dysfunction. A detailed bleeding history and physical examination are essential to distinguish between normal and abnormal ...

Glanzmann's thrombasthenia is a rare congenital bleeding disorder. Patients usually present with mucocutaneous bleeding and excessive bleeding associated with trauma and/or surgery. Patients have an increased bleeding time and a normal platelet count with abnormal platelet function assays. ...

Bleeding complications in children may be caused by disorders of secondary hemostasis or fibrinolysis. Characteristic features in medical history and physical examination, especially of hemophilia, are palpable deep hematomas, bleeding in joints and muscles, and recurrent bleedings. A detailed medical and family history combined with a ...

Ethamsylate (2,5-dihydroxy-benzene-sulfonate diethylammonium salt) is a synthetic hemostatic drug indicated in cases of capillary bleeding. This review covers more than 40 years of intensive clinical and fundamental research with ethamsylate. First, we summarize the large medical literature concerning its clinical efficacy. Of these, well-controlled clinical trials clearly ...

We describe a case of late post-partum haemorrhage from uterine artery pseudo-aneurysm secondary to the vascular trauma induced by a previous caesarean section. This rare aetiology should be known by anaesthesiologists since treatment by arterial embolization is safe and effective whereas curettage usually recommended for primary post-partum haemorrhage can aggravate the ...

A pregnant woman was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia at 38?weeks of gestation. Induction of labor was successful, and the patient delivered a healthy male baby. Soon after delivery, she was treated with chemotherapy using all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA). The number of white blood cells was increased on the fifth postpartum day and retinoic acid syndrome (RAS) was considered a concern. ...

Placenta increta is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy. The initial symptoms are generally vaginal bleeding during difficult placental removal in the third trimester. However, placenta increta may complicate first- and early second-trimester pregnancy loss. The diagnosis may be difficult during early pregnancy because the lesion is difficult to ...

Hysterectomy is the most common major operation performed in the United States with dysfunctional uterine bleeding as one of the major indications. The clinical needs for simple and safe endometrial destruction are essential. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may offer a simple and cost effective solution for the treatment of dysfunctional ...

The study of the relationship between maternal and perinatal outcome with uterine blood flows using a continuous wave Doppler unit, in hypertensive patients was the aim of our work. One hundred and thirty seven pregnant hypertensive women seen and delivered at the Department of Obstetrics, Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon, were included in the study. Blood flows were classified as ...

Sarcoma botryoides (embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma) rarely arises in the uterine cervix. We report a case of a 14-year-old female with sarcoma botryoides who presented with prolonged vaginal bleeding and cervical polyp. The biopsy specimen confirmed sarcoma botryoides. The patient underwent radical surgery of the tumor and hysterectomy without adjuvant ...

Malignant lymphoma involving the genital tract is rare, and primary lymphoma of the uterus is even rarer. Immunohistochemically, most of the reported cases have been diffuse large cell lymphomas with a B-cell nature. Herein, we report an unusual case of uterine T-cell lymphoma in a 68-year-old woman. She suffered from fever, vaginal bleeding, and a huge ...

A 38-year-old gravida 4, para 2 woman with a history of two Cesarean sections and one curettage was referred to our hospital, because of painless vaginal bleeding and 6 weeks + 2 days of amenorrhea. The first diagnosis was Cesarean scar pregnancy, managed with methotrexate. Subsequently, an arteriovenous malformation developed, which was diagnosed with color Doppler imaging. ...

The uterine tubes from 405 ewes, collected at an abattoir, were assessed grossly and microscopically for abnormalities that correlated with serological evidence of exposure to Chlamydophila abortus. Gross lesions were found in 41 ewes and 86 had microscopic lesions. Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) of serum was used as an indication of exposure of individual ewes ...

Congenital uterine abnormalities are a heterogeneous group of uterine configurations that may adversely affect reproductive potential. Although subtle variations can occur, the more common abnormalities fall into two broad categories of unilateral development or failure of midline fusion. These ...

The most important changes in the first revised version of the Dutch College of General Practitioners' practice guideline 'Vaginal bleeding' are the passages about the progesterone-containing 'intra-uterine device' (IUD), the combination of progesterone and oestrogen by prescribing, for example, a sub-50-pill for the treatment of menorrhagia, and advising ...

This study comprehends evaluation of endometrial biopsy performed between June 1986 and June 1989 in the Obstetric and Gynaecologic Department of Casorate Primo Hospital in fertile, perimenopausal and post-menopausal patients with uterine bleeding. The results show that on a total amount of 459 cases we registered 78 cases of initial abortions, 3 vesicular ...

The aim of this study was to assess and compare uterine artery (UtA) blood flow volume in pregnant patients with an abnormal uterine Doppler pulsatility index (PI) who delivered fetuses with an appropriate weight for gestational age (AGA) or with intrauterine growth restricted (IUGR). We prospectively recruited singleton pregnancies ...

Aim:? The BLEED criterion is a triaging model for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) which was developed and validated in the United States. We assessed the BLEED criteria in a UK population and aimed to elucidate factors which can be implemented for early risk stratification. Method:? Patients were identified from a prospectively ...

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... 29]. ErbB1 is localized to the inner cell mass as well as to the trophectoderm of human blastocysts [54]. Targeted deletion of erbB1 causes embryonic lethality, placental defects, or abnormalities in the s...

Uterine tumors resembling ovarian sex cord tumors (UTROSCT) are rare, usually benign, polypoid or nodular neoplasms which generally arise in the fourth to sixth decade of life. We report a case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with vaginal bleeding and remarkable uterine enlargement. Abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral ...

A 31-year-old multipara woman pregnant at gestational age 32+ weeks with twins encountered hemoperitoneum resulting from superficial uterine vessel rupture during tocolytic course. The initial presentations were unspecific and sonographic examination was negative. Later the aggravated symptoms led to an impression of abruption placentae and emergent cesarean section was ...

Neuroendocrine neoplasms may occur in the uterine cervix, although rarely; it accounts for 0.5-1% of all malignant tumors of the uterine cervix. A case report of an Ethiopian female presented at the Gynecology Out-Patient Clinic at Jimma University Hospital, complaining from irregular vaginal bleeding over the previous three months. ...

Embryonal rhabdomyosarcomas of the uterus are extremely rare malignant tumors and their association with uterine inversion is even rarer. The present case report refers to a 15-year-old Brazilian girl admitted to hospital with a 3-month history of transvaginal bleeding and a mass protruding from the vaginal introitus. Following biopsy of the lesion and ...

A case of multiple myeloma causing profuse bleeding during a minor dental surgical procedure is presented. The value of dental radiography in detection of bone changes associated with an undiagnosed case of multiple myeloma is highlighted. We show that the extensive bleeding during the dental procedure could have been prevented if the panoramic radiograph ...

Most causes of abnormal bleeding can be determined from a complete blood count including platelet count and bleeding, prothrombin, activated partial thromboplastin, and thrombin times. Occasionally, further evaluation is necessary, such as tests of factor XIII function, fibrinolysis, and vascular integrity. Possible diagnoses include ...

This article discusses coagulation biomarkers in critically ill patients where coagulation abnormalities occur frequently and may have a major impact on the outcome. An adequate explanation for the cause is important, since many underlying disorders may require specific treatment and supportive therapy directed at the underlying condition. Deficiencies in platelets and ...

The conclusion of a recent cost-effectiveness analysis shows that hysterectomy is the preferred strategy in women with heavy menstrual bleeding. However, this conclusion is not directly applicable in general daily practice. Deciding about certain treatment is not only based on the best-available treatment but also on the experience of a physician and more importantly, on the ...

Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity and musculature. The estimated prevalence of endometriosis in Puerto Rico is 4.0%. The exact prevalence of extra-pelvic endometriosis is unknown. It has been reported that affects the intestinal tract in 3-37% of all patients with pelvic endometriosis, with the sigmoid colon and rectum ...

A 26-year-old, gravida 2, para 0 woman with a 12-week pregnancy complicated by incomplete abortion was referred for evacuation of retained products of conception. Suction evacuation was carried out under general anesthesia, but heavy vaginal bleeding continued. Intravenous oxytocin and ergonovine maleate, intramyometrial injection of prostaglandin F2alpha, local pressure to ...

The aim of the present study was to assess predictive factors for occurrence of idiopathic menorrhagia (IM), a disease characterized by abnormal endometrial blood vessel morphology. It was hypothesized that IM exhibits familial clustering (suggesting inheritance) and is associated with other vascular abnormalities, primarily cutaneous hemangiomas. Women ...

... with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome also have problems with blood clotting (coagulation) that lead to easy bruising and abnormal bleeding. ... understanding Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome? albinism ; autosomal ; autosomal recessive ; ... fibrosis ; gene ; inflammation ; intestine ; involuntary ; kidney ; lysosome ; ...

serious conditions that can lead to light-headedness include: Heart problems, such as a heart attack or abnormal heart beat Stroke Bleeding inside the body Shock (extreme drop in...

... pylori) infections and long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin and ibuprofen, ... cuts or tears in the anal area. Angiodysplasia. Aging causes angiodysplasia�abnormalities in the blood vessels of ...

A neonate who received vitamin K (VK) supplementation then developed severe late-onset bleeding with abnormal prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastine time. The bleeding was corrected after intravenous VK. Molecular analysis of the gamma-glutamylcarboxylase gene revealed a heterozygous single nucleotide polymorphism, ...

Embryo transfer is an important step in the success of IVF treatment. All efforts should be made to avoid difficult embryo transfers provoking bleeding or uterine contractions. Evaluation before IVF treatment, including a trial transfer and a uterine ultrasonography, should allow one to evaluate the transfer step, anticipate problems, ...

Brain metastasis from uterine leiomyosarcoma is extremely rare, and prognostically alarming despite various treatments. The authors report a case of multiple brain metastases from uterine leiomyosarcoma who took a favorable course after tumor resection and ?-knife treatment. A 50-year-old woman with a history of hysterectomy for ...

Summary.? The clinical relevance of subtle changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for evaluating haemophilia treatment is unknown. To determine the relationship of findings on MRI with joint function and bleeding in joints with apparently very mild arthropathy, a prospective study was performed. Knees and ankles of 26 patients, 13-26?years, were scanned. Two blinded ...

Stopping or preventing local bleeding in patients with inherited bleeding disorders linked to abnormal platelet function is traditionally treated by transfusion of blood cell products or recombinant factor VIIa. We now report the use in such patients of autologous platelet-rich clots as an aid to preventing ...

ObjectiveTo manage patients with dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) according to endometrial thickness.MethodsA retrospective chart review of 49 patients who reported 8 or more days of bleeding was performed. They were then divided into three groups based on endometrial thickness (mm): less than 6, 6�11, and greater than 11. These ...

Cesarean section in women with placenta previa is associated with the risk of heavy bleeding. We describe a new method where local hemostasis is obtained by applying a hemostatic fleece directly onto the lower uterine segment. During a 2-year period women undergoing cesarean section due to placenta previa were treated with this hemostatic fleece if they ...

OBJECTIVE--To determine the frequency of an abnormal bleeding time in patients with cirrhosis and to relate this to known factors that affect primary haemostasis and to the severity of liver disease. DESIGN--Prospective clinical and laboratory study in patients admitted for complications or investigations of liver disease. SETTING--Royal Free Hospital ...