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High-risk Human Papillomavirus (HR-HPV) genotypes, specifically HPV16 and HPV18, pose a significant risk for the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cervical cancer. In the multifaceted cervical microenvironment, consisting of immune cells and diverse microbiota, Lactobacillus emerges as a pivotal factor, wielding significant influence in both stabilizing and disrupting the microbiome of the reproductive tract. To analyze the distinction between the cervical microbiota and Lactobacillus-dominant/non-dominant status of HR-HPV and non-infected healthy women, sixty-nine cervical swab samples were analyzed, included 44 with HR-HPV infection and healthy controls. All samples were recruited from Human Papillomavirus-based cervical cancer screening program and subjected to 16s rRNA sequencing analysis. Alpha and beta diversity analyses reveal no significant differences in the cervical microbiota of HR-HPV-infected women, including 16 and 18 HPV genotypes, and those with squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL), compared to a control group. In this study we identified significantly lower abundance of Lactobacillus mucosae in women with HR-HPV infection compared to the control group. Furthermore, changes in bacterial diversity were noted in Lactobacillus non-dominant (LND) samples compared to Lactobacillus-dominant (LD) in both HR-HPV-infected and control groups. LND samples in HR-HPV-infected women exhibited a cervical dysbiotic state, characterized by Lactobacillus deficiency. In turn, the LD HR-HPV group showed an overrepresentation of Lactobacillus helveticus. In summary, our study highlighted the distinctive roles of L. mucosae and L. helveticus in HR-HPV infections, signaling a need for further research to demonstrate potential clinical implications of cervical microbiota dysbiosis.
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Colo do Útero , Disbiose , Lactobacillus , Microbiota , Infecções por Papillomavirus , RNA Ribossômico 16S , Humanos , Feminino , Infecções por Papillomavirus/virologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/microbiologia , Infecções por Papillomavirus/complicações , Disbiose/microbiologia , Disbiose/virologia , Adulto , Colo do Útero/microbiologia , Colo do Útero/virologia , Lactobacillus/isolamento & purificação , Lactobacillus/genética , RNA Ribossômico 16S/genética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/microbiologia , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/virologia , Papillomavirus Humano 16/genética , Papillomavirus Humano 16/isolamento & purificação , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Papillomavirus Humano 18/genética , Papillomavirus Humano 18/isolamento & purificação , Displasia do Colo do Útero/microbiologia , Displasia do Colo do Útero/virologiaRESUMO
Endometrial cancer is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract. Obesity is a strong risk factor for endometrial cancer. Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ that synthesizes biologically active cytokine peptides, called adipokines. Adiponectin and leptin are the main cytokines of adipose tissue, which may influence the development of metabolic diseases and carcinogenesis. In this scenario, we describe the role of leptin and adiponectin in the development of endometrial cancer. A better understanding of the signalling pathway of these cytokines in endometrial cancerogenesis will provide an opportunity for effective target therapy and may be usable in fertility-sparing treatment. In the future, clinical trials focusing on adipokines, molecular biology, and genetics of the tumour will be needed.
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Neoplasias do Endométrio , Leptina , Adipocinas/metabolismo , Adiponectina/metabolismo , Citocinas , Neoplasias do Endométrio/genética , Feminino , Humanos , Leptina/metabolismoRESUMO
(1) Background: The microbiome consists of microorganisms from various kingdoms with numerous physical and chemical properties Lactobacillus species constitute the highest percentage of healthy cervical and vaginal microbiota. Dysbiosis may cause adverse outcomes, e.g., bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease and pregnancy complications. The cervicovaginal microbiome might contribute to the development of a persistent HPV infection-the main risk factor of cervical cancer-and influence progression to malignancy The aim is to perform a systematic review of current literature and a meta-analysis regarding microbiome changes after cervical intraepithelial neoplasia treatment. (2) Methods: We will search PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar and Embase Database and trace citations in the reference sections. Randomized and non-randomized controlled studies, case-control and cohort studies published between January 2000 and May 2021 will be included in the study protocol. The following keywords will be used: 'microbiome', 'vaginal microbiome', 'cervical microbiome', 'cervical neoplasia treatment', 'conization', 'electroconization', and 'electrosurgical treatment'. Statistical analyses will be performed using RevMan 5.4. (3) Results: The results will be published as a peer-reviewed article. (4) Conclusions: The study will show which forms of intraepithelial neoplasia treatment change the cervicovaginal microbiome. Finding the best form of treatment by studying the cervicovaginal microbiome after various forms of treatment is essential. Patients would benefit not only from the treatment of the initial disease but also the management of dysbiosis, which might underlie other pathologies.
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Microbiota , Infecções por Papillomavirus , Displasia do Colo do Útero , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero , Feminino , Humanos , Metanálise como Assunto , Papillomaviridae , Revisões Sistemáticas como Assunto , Neoplasias do Colo do Útero/terapia , Displasia do Colo do Útero/terapiaRESUMO
The aging of the organism is a complex and multifactorial process. It can be viewed in the context of the whole organism, but also of individual tissues and organs. The problem of vaginal aging and the related genitourinary syndrome of menopause significantly reduces the quality of women's lives. The aging process of the vagina includes estrogen deficiencies, changes in the microbiome, and changes at the genetic level associated with DNA methylation. During the menopause, the number of Lactobacillus colonies decreases, and the number of pathological bacteria colonies increases. The decrease in estrogen levels results in a decrease in vaginal epithelial permeability, perfusion, and elastin levels, resulting in vaginal dryness and atrophy. Changes at the molecular level are the least clear. It can also be assumed that, similarly to the tissues studied so far, there are changes in cytosine methylation and TET (ten-eleven translocation) expression. The interrelationships between DNA methylation, hormonal changes, and the vaginal microbiome have not yet been fully elucidated.
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Doenças Vaginais , Envelhecimento , Estrogênios , Feminino , Humanos , MenopausaRESUMO
Urinary retention in young women is a relatively rare clinical problem and is often underdiagnosed. In particular, functional causes of urinary retention pose a diagnostic challenge. One of them is Fowler's syndrome, which is associated with impaired urethral relaxation. Fowler's syndrome is characterized by a large bladder capacity, reduced sensation, increased maximal urethral closure pressure, and detrusor underactivity. Several hypotheses have arisen to explain the cause of urethral relaxation disorders: hormonal changes characteristic of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), causing abnormal stabilization of the muscle membrane, primary failure of relaxation of the striated muscle of the urethra sphincter, and increased urethral afferent activity, inhibiting the bladder afferent signals from reaching the brain by potentiating a spinal mechanism of urinary continence. Currently, sacral neuromodulation is the only intervention that can restore an atypical voiding pattern in women with Fowler's syndrome. The therapeutic effectiveness exceeds 70%, although the revision rate is relatively high, exceeding 50%. Well-designed, long-term prospective studies comparing sacral neuromodulation (SNM) with other therapies such as pelvic floor muscle physiotherapy are warranted to offer the best patient-tailored treatment.
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Síndrome do Ovário Policístico , Retenção Urinária , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Estudos Prospectivos , Uretra , Bexiga Urinária , Retenção Urinária/etiologia , Retenção Urinária/terapiaRESUMO
Pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence affect approximately 6-11% and 6-40% of women, respectively. These pathologies could result from a weakness of pelvic floor muscles (PFM) caused by previous deliveries, aging or surgery. It seems reasonable that improving PFM efficacy should positively impact both pelvic floor therapy and surgical outcomes. Nonetheless, the existing data are inconclusive and do not clearly support the positive impact of preoperative pelvic floor muscle training on the improvement of surgical results. The restoration of deteriorated PFM function still constitutes a challenge. Thus, further well-designed prospective studies are warranted to answer the question of whether preoperative PFM training could optimize surgical outcomes and if therapeutic actions should focus on building muscle strength or rather on enhancing muscle performance.
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Prolapso de Órgão Pélvico , Incontinência Urinária , Feminino , Humanos , Força Muscular , Diafragma da Pelve/cirurgia , Prolapso de Órgão Pélvico/cirurgia , Estudos ProspectivosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is a heterogenous group of symptoms resulting in obstruction of the main vein inflow . Common reasons are thrombotic changes and tumors. Incidence of inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies is 0.3% in general population. Iatrogenic IVC lesions caused by catheter insertion play increasing role. Treatment varies depending on the condition. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 32-year old patient was diagnosed with IVC stenosis during infertility related preconception evaluation and informed about increased risk in planned pregnancy. Throughout the well progressing pregnancy patient received low molecular weight heparin. RESULTS: The diagnosis was confirmed intraoperatively during the planned cesarean section. Early postpartum period was normal and patient was discharged with antithrombotic prophylaxis. CONCLUSIONS: Isolated IVC stenosis in pregnancy has not been yet reported in medical literature. Even though IVC anomalies may be associated with other congenital changes, in this case the central venous line treatment in infancy seems to be the most likely cause. Malformations are often accidentally diagnosed because patients are usually asymptomatic. CT and MRI are recommended diagnostic tools. Conservative treatment is recommended for asymptomatic patients, as opposed to surgical treatment for symptomatic. However, due to condition's rarity, there is no evidence based approach management.
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Constrição Patológica/patologia , Complicações Cardiovasculares na Gravidez/patologia , Complicações Cardiovasculares na Gravidez/terapia , Resultado da Gravidez , Veia Cava Inferior/patologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , GravidezRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The midurethral sling has become the current standard for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence. AIM: To assess intraoperative complications, early post-operative complications as well as the efficacy of tension-free vaginal tape: retropubic and trans-obturator tape procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The analysis involved 91 tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) and 60 transobturator tape (TOT) procedures. Both groups were comparable in terms of patient characteristics, urodynamic results, and preoperative quality of life (QoL) assessment. The complications were registered, and the effectiveness of the procedures was assessed subjectively by the patients at 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up. RESULTS: A significantly lower risk of intraoperative and early post-operative complications was noted in the case of TOT procedures (OR = 0.35%, 95% CI: 0.13-0.92). Moreover, regardless of the method used, patients with two or more vaginal deliveries in their history had a reduced risk of complications, as compared to nulliparas and uniparas (OR = 0.38%, 95% CI: 0.16-0.91). Previous gynaecological surgery and old age increase the risk of complications with borderline significance (OR = 2.5, 95% CI: 0.97-6.3; OR = 2.3, 95% CI: 0.95-5.5 respectively). The rates of cure, improvement and failure were similar in both groups, as was the significant positive change in post-operative life quality. CONCLUSIONS: TVT and TOT procedures are characterised by a high cure rate and improvement in the post-operative quality of life. However, it seems that the transobturator approach should be the preferred method of treatment of SUI due to the reduced risk of complications, shorter procedure time, and lower intraoperative blood loss.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate and compare transforming growth factor ß3 (TGF-ß3) serum concentration in patients with uterine fibroids (UFs) without hormone treatment, treated with ulipristal acetate (UPA), and controls; to evaluate TGF-ß3 concentrations in UF tissue in patients without hormone treatment and those treated with UPA; and to evaluate the correlations of age and body mass index (BMI) with TGF-ß3 serum and UF tissue levels between the groups. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: University teaching hospital. PATIENT(S): A total of 141 patients divided into three groups: UFs non-UPA, UFs, and UPA, controls. INTERVENTION(S): Medical history and examination, genital ultrasound scan, blood and tissue sampling, and measurement of TGF-ß3 serum and tissue concentrations. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Evaluation of the impact of UPA (3 months treatment), age and BMI on TGF-ß3 serum and UF tissue levels. RESULT(S): The values of TGF-ß3 serum and tissue concentrations statistically significantly differed between the non-UPA and UPA groups. The mean TGF-ß3 serum concentrations were non-UPA group 32.24 ± 34.55 pg/mL, UPA group 10.88 ± 7.15 pg/mL, and controls 11.97 ± 10.30 pg/mL. The mean TGF-ß3 tissue concentrations were non-UPA group 171.29 ± 91.81 pg/mg and UPA group 99.99 ± 60.63 pg/mg. Statistically significantly lower mean TGF-ß3 serum and tissue concentrations were observed in patients treated with UPA. No statistically significant correlations between TGF-ß3 concentrations and age or BMI were found. CONCLUSION(S): Reduction of serum and tissue TGF-ß3 concentrations in UFs may be an important component of the effect of UPA on UF biology. Further research in this area is necessary.
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Antineoplásicos Hormonais/uso terapêutico , Biomarcadores Tumorais/sangue , Leiomioma/tratamento farmacológico , Norpregnadienos/uso terapêutico , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta3/sangue , Neoplasias Uterinas/tratamento farmacológico , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Índice de Massa Corporal , Regulação para Baixo , Feminino , Hospitais Universitários , Humanos , Leiomioma/sangue , Leiomioma/patologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento , Neoplasias Uterinas/sangue , Neoplasias Uterinas/patologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are the most common tumors of the female genital tract. The effect of UFs on the quality of life and the overall cost of treatment are significant issues worldwide. Tumor size and location are the two specific factors which influence the occurrence of symptoms, the need for, and method of, treatment (some tumors require surgery while some can be treated with selected drugs). Primary prevention and treatment of early UF disease are worthy goals that might have a great impact on health care systems. Several treatments and prophylactic methods can be used in this endeavor. This publication presents current data about lesser-known substances which may have a beneficial effect on the treatment or prophylaxis of UFs and can be administered orally, serving as an alternative to (or complement of) surgery or selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs). Early prevention and treatment of UFs in women from high-risk groups should be our priority. Innovative forms of UF management are under intensive investigation and may be promising options in the near future. Many of them evaluated vitamin D, paricalcitol, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), elagolix, aromatase inhibitors (AIs), and cabergoline and deemed them to be safe and effective. The next step in such projects should be properly constructed randomized control trials (RCTs), carried out by successive phases.
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Antineoplásicos/administração & dosagem , Leiomioma/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Uterinas/tratamento farmacológico , Administração Oral , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Inibidores da Aromatase/administração & dosagem , Inibidores da Aromatase/uso terapêutico , Cabergolina , Catequina/administração & dosagem , Catequina/análogos & derivados , Catequina/uso terapêutico , Ergocalciferóis/administração & dosagem , Ergocalciferóis/uso terapêutico , Ergolinas/administração & dosagem , Ergolinas/uso terapêutico , Feminino , Humanos , Hidrocarbonetos Fluorados/administração & dosagem , Hidrocarbonetos Fluorados/uso terapêutico , Pirimidinas/administração & dosagem , Pirimidinas/uso terapêutico , Qualidade de Vida , Vitamina D/administração & dosagem , Vitamina D/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
Uterine fibroids (UFs) are benign tumors of the female genital tract made of the smooth muscle of the uterus. UF growth depends mostly on the influence of the steroid hormones and selected growth factors. Transforming growth factor ß (TGF-ßs) is a polypeptide that consists of three isoforms: TGF-ß1, TGF-ß2, and TGF-ß3. At present, TGF-ß is considered to be one of the key factors in the pathophysiology of UFs. It plays a major role in cellular migration within the tumor, stimulates tumor growth, and enhances tumor metabolism. As a consequence of various dependencies, the synthesis and release of TGF-ß in a UF tumor is increased, which results in excessive extracellular matrix production and storage. High concentrations or overexpression of TGF-ß mediators may be responsible for clinically symptomatic UFs. The aim of this review was to check the available evidence for the influence of the TGF-ß family on UF biology. We conducted their search in PubMed of the National Library of Medicine with the use of the following selected keywords: "uterine fibroid", "leiomyoma", and "transforming growth factor ß". After reviewing the titles and abstracts, more than 115 full articles were evaluated. We focused on the TGF-ß-related molecular aspects and their influence on the most common symptoms that are associated with UFs. Also, we described how the available data might implicate the current medical management of UFs.
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Leiomioma/metabolismo , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta/metabolismo , Neoplasias Uterinas/metabolismo , Inibidores da Aromatase/uso terapêutico , Estrogênios/metabolismo , Feminino , Hormônio Liberador de Gonadotropina/análogos & derivados , Hormônio Liberador de Gonadotropina/uso terapêutico , Humanos , Leiomioma/terapia , Progesterona/metabolismo , Isoformas de Proteínas/metabolismo , Neoplasias Uterinas/terapiaRESUMO
Uterine artery pseudoaneurysms (UAP) are rare but potentially life-threatening lesions. They may occur after traumatic deliveries, cesarean sections, and other interventions. We present a case of a 39-year-old woman with a UAP. The patient was accurately diagnosed using ultrasound imaging, with subsequent diagnostic hysteroscopy and laparoscopic excision of the UAP. In the present case, a ligation of the artery branch was performed to provide accurate hemostasis during UAP dissection. The vascular lesion was partially enucleated and removed, followed by recreation of the previous uterine shape. Power Doppler with HD flow and 3D ultrasound are accurate methods in the diagnosis of UAP. We are of the opinion that laparoscopic surgery can be on a par with transarterial embolization. During laparoscopy, the surgeon can either close the feeding vessel or remove the pathological tissue. In our opinion, this method solves the problem permanently and, after a successful case series with long-term follow-up, might be applied in other centers as well.
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Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis (DPL) is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of multifocal nodules and tumors composed of proliferating smooth muscle tissue, spread throughout the peritoneum. Estrogens and progesterone are considered to be the main factors initiating the formation of disseminated leiomyomatosis. Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis is often asymptomatic, and acyclic vaginal bleeding or pain in the lower abdomen is associated with leiomyomatous rebuilt uterus corpus. Disseminated peritoneal leiomyomatosis can have other ambiguous presentation. The difficulty in DPL diagnosis is that it is not always accompanied by scattered leiomyomas and can occur after menopause. Some cases of DPL are associated with surgical procedures on uterine fibroids, especially with the use of a morcellator. We present the case of a 39-year-old woman with DPL who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy and laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy before the final diagnosis of DPL. After the complete surgical treatment performed in our center the patient is free of symptoms.
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the influence of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and transforming growth factor ß3 (TGF-ß3) serum concentrations, weight, and family history on the risk of developing uterine fibroids. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENT(S): A total of 188 women, including patients admitted for uterine fibroid surgery (n = 105) as the study group and healthy women of similar age (n = 83) as controls. INTERVENTION(S): Medical history and completion of specially designed questionnaire, transvaginal or transabdominal genital ultrasound scan, blood sampling, and measurement of vitamin D and TGF-ß3 serum concentrations. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Evaluation of the impact of family history, vitamin D, and TGF-ß3 serum concentrations on the risk of developing uterine fibroids. RESULT(S): Mean 25-hydroxyvitamin D serum concentrations were 21.9 ± 8.9 ng/mL and 26.7 ± 11.9 ng/mL in patients with uterine fibroids and controls, respectively. The difference was statistically significant. The TGF-ß3 serum concentrations in the fibroid-positive group ranged from 1.20 to 436.15 pg/mL (half the patients had concentrations >16.25 pg/mL). Concentrations in the control group ranged from 0.96 to 49.08 pg/mL (half the women had concentrations of >11.80 pg/mL). The differences were statistically significant. Higher body mass index (BMI) and positive family history were also found to be among the risk factors for uterine fibroids. CONCLUSION(S): Our study confirmed higher BMI, positive family history, and lower vitamin D and higher TGF-ß3 serum concentrations as risk factors for uterine fibroids.
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Leiomioma/etiologia , Obesidade/complicações , Fator de Crescimento Transformador beta3/sangue , Neoplasias Uterinas/etiologia , Deficiência de Vitamina D/complicações , Vitamina D/análogos & derivados , Adulto , Biomarcadores/sangue , Índice de Massa Corporal , Distribuição de Qui-Quadrado , Feminino , Predisposição Genética para Doença , Hereditariedade , Hospitais Universitários , Humanos , Leiomioma/sangue , Leiomioma/diagnóstico por imagem , Leiomioma/genética , Modelos Logísticos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Obesidade/diagnóstico , Razão de Chances , Linhagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medição de Risco , Fatores de Risco , Ultrassonografia , Neoplasias Uterinas/sangue , Neoplasias Uterinas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Uterinas/genética , Vitamina D/sangue , Deficiência de Vitamina D/sangue , Deficiência de Vitamina D/diagnósticoRESUMO
Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) is an example of a partial hysterectomy, performed due to benign gynaecological complaints. Better endoscopic instruments and operational techniques have led to a great reduction in the number of abdominal hysterectomies. It is believed that LSH is a safe and minimally invasive hysterectomy technique. The Cochrane Database meta-analysis proves the benefits of minimally invasive surgery compared with abdominal gynaecological surgery, including decreased pain, surgical-site infections and hospital stay, quicker return to activity, and fewer postoperative adhesions. According to recent publications, the overall complication rate of all hysterectomy methods is about 1-4.5%. Adnexal torsion is a correlated complication. About 3-5% of patients undergoing emergency surgery due to pelvic pain are diagnosed with this condition. It may be the cause of acute abdomen and correlated symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, or severe pain. To the best of our knowledge a case of asymptomatic, delayed ovarian torsion mimicking ovarian tumour has not been reported so far. In the presented case, torsion successfully imitated neoplastic process as both ROMA score and IOTA 'simple rules' indicated a malignancy with high degree of probability. This case demonstrates that, if ovarian tumour is detected in the postoperative period, a torsion of ovarian pedicle should be taken into consideration as it may mimic malignant neoplasm.
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Ovarian cancer makes up 25-30% of all cases of cancers of the female genital tract. It has the highest mortality rate of any condition in oncological gynaecology. Early diagnosis is associated with a favourable 5-year survival prognosis. Many solid tumours have been detected with concomitant thrombocytosis. The tumour cell-induced platelet aggregation is a result of a direct integration of tumour cells with blood platelets. The aim of the present paper is an evaluation of platelet count as a prognostic parameter for ovarian cancer. Between 2000 - 2005, 349 patients with ovarian tumour (aged 12 - 88-years-old) underwent primary surgical treatment at a clinic. Ninety-seven patients with ovarian carcinomas underwent chemotherapy in the Oncology Centre. The control group comprised 252 women diagnosed with a histopathological lesion of mild intensity, whereas the cancer group constituted 97 women with a histopathologically-diagnosed malignant neoplasm. Thrombocytopaenia was assumed with a platelet count below 150G/L and thrombocythaemia at 350G/L and higher. Thrombocytosis often coincides with ascites and the cytoreduction decreases platelet count. There is a positive correlation between platelet count and tumour grading. Thrombocytosis was more frequently found in high grade tumours. There is also a positive correlation between platelet count and tumour stage according the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO). Thrombocytosis was more frequently found in stage III and IV cancers. Patients with co-occurring thrombocytosis were found to have shorter survival periods and shorter time free from disease. This seems to give grounds for measuring platelet count before the primary surgical intervention, and suggests that the platelet count should be included in the panel of prognostic factors for patients with ovarian tumours.
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Neoplasias Ovarianas/complicações , Neoplasias Ovarianas/diagnóstico , Contagem de Plaquetas , Trombocitose/diagnóstico , Trombocitose/etiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Criança , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Neoplasias Ovarianas/sangue , Neoplasias Ovarianas/cirurgia , Prognóstico , Trombocitose/sangue , Adulto JovemRESUMO
We present a case report of a 73-year-old, postmenopausal woman with detailed history of breast cancer and oncology treatment including tamoxifen therapy. She presented at the clinic of gynecology and obstetrics with recurrent inflammation of the urinary and genital tract and suspicion of a cervical mass. She also presented occasional abdominal complaints and malodorous vaginal discharge. These symptoms were observed in the patient for several years. Before hospitalization she received many kinds of empirical, antimicrobial treatment such as chlorquinaldol, metronidazole, nifuratel, and nystatin. She did not receive further guidance from doctors about the causes of ailments and further diagnostic and treatment capabilities. In our clinic a detailed diagnostic process including ultrasound transvaginal examination and a minisurgical procedure revealed the presence of a vaginal foreign body (which turned out to be a plastic, shampoo bottle cap) surrounded by a mass of inflamed tissue mimicking a cervical tumor. All symptoms and complaints subsided after surgical removal of the foreign body and antibacterial therapy with metronidazole and cefuroxime. Our study draws attention to the need of thorough gynecological care including prophylaxis, especially in the case of complaints of an intimate nature. Even trivial, frequently occurring disorders can be dangerous and require proper and responsible doctor's supervision and management through the healing process.
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The term 'male menopause' was first used in 1944 to describe various complaints of ageing men which at least partially mirrored the climacteric symptoms in women. Continuous research resulted in the evolution of opinions about the nature of these complaints, from the clinical syndrome, diagnosed with the use of disease-targeted questionnaires, to a well-defined clinical and biochemical syndrome. The pathophysiological causes - gonad ageing (with a compensatory rise in luteinizing hormone), age-related increase in serum sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels, the role of visceral adipose tissue as a place for aromatization of androgen to estrogen, and lower sensitivity of testosterone receptors - have been described. However, no consensus was reached as far as the definition, incidence, treatment, and especially testosterone therapy, are concerned. Our review presents the current standpoints, indicating the predictive role of late-onset hypogonadism (LOH) in evaluating male health as well as the current literature reports on the risks and benefits of using testosterone therapy.
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INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is defined as an illness caused by the presence of foci of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. The illness is found in 5-10% of women at reproductive age. In the group of those suffering from endometriosis, the percentage of infertile women amounts to 50%. At higher stages of endometriosis clinical advancement, the suggested treatment is the application of assisted reproductive technology. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was assessment of the effectiveness of laparoscopy in treating infertility related to endometriosis among women treated in our clinic in 2009-2012. MATERIALS AND METHOD: The clinic is a medical centre focused on advanced minimally invasive surgical treatment, especially laparoscopic surgeries in diseases of the uterus - with a focus on laparoscopic surgeries for patients with endometriosis of the recto-vaginal area. 53 female patients treated for infertility who underwent a laparoscopic surgical procedure to remove the foci of endometriosis in 2009-2012, were analysed retrospectively. After the surgical procedure, the patients were observed over a period of 12 months, during which the frequency of pregnancies (including natural and assisted pregnancies) was assessed in relation to the stage of endometriosis advancement (rAFS). RESULTS: In 17 out of 53 (32%) patients who underwent the surgical procedure a clinical pregnancy was diagnosed. 11 out of 53 (20.75%) women became pregnant spontaneously, 6 out of 53 (11.32%) patients became pregnant as a result of assisted reproductive technology (ART) (5 IVF and 1 IUI). The average time from the date of surgical procedure to spontaneous pregnancy amounted to 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopy is a vital therapeutic method. Operative laparoscopy is an efficient method for treating infertility related to endometriosis, and the procedure seems to be the most effective particularly at stage III rAFS. The period for expectant management after a surgical procedure should last 6 months.
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Endometriose/complicações , Infertilidade Feminina/cirurgia , Laparoscopia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Infertilidade Feminina/etiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Caesarean section is the most frequently conducted surgery in modern obstetrics. It involves a significant risk of complications; also disorders in the area of the scar after hysterotomy may lead to menstrual disorders, pain and secondary infertility. In light of the presented facts the significance of a good uterus muscle correction method is high. We present a case of a 28-year-old patient after Caesarean section with further reproductive plans. In the ultrasonographic examination the residual thickness of the uterine wall was approx. 2.5-3 mm. The patient was operated on using laparoscopy and the fibrotic scar tissue was removed. During the follow-up examination in transvaginal ultrasonography the uterine muscularis was continuous on the whole surface. Laparoscopic treatment ensures the appropriate visibility which makes the risk of damage to the adjacent organs lower, and the time of convalescence is short. It provides repetitive good results from the anatomical and functional points of view.