Reporting of uterine fibroids on ultrasound examinations: an illustrated report template focused on surgical planning / Relato de miomas uterinos em exames de ultrassonografia: um modelo de relatório ilustrado com foco no planejamento cirúrgico

Abstract Uterine fibroids are the most common benign gynecologic tumors in women of reproductive age, and ultrasound is the first-line imaging modality for their diagnosis and characterization. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics developed a system for describing and classifying uterine fibroids uniformly and consistently. An accurate description of fibroids in the ultrasound report is essential for planning surgical treatment and preventing complications. In this article, we review the ultrasound findings of fibroids, detailing the main points to be reported for preoperative evaluation. In addition, we propose a structured, illustrated report template to describe fibroids, based on the critical points for surgical planning.

Resumo Os miomas uterinos são os tumores ginecológicos benignos mais comuns em mulheres em idade reprodutiva, sendo a ultrassonografia a modalidade de imagem de primeira linha para seu diagnóstico e caracterização. A Federação Internacional de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia desenvolveu um sistema para descrever e classificar os miomas uterinos de forma uniforme e consistente. Uma descrição precisa dos miomas no laudo ultrassonográfico é essencial para o planejamento do tratamento cirúrgico e prevenção de complicações. Neste artigo, revisamos os achados ultrassonográficos de miomas, detalhando os principais pontos a serem relatados para avaliação pré-operatória. Além disso, propomos um modelo de relatório estruturado e ilustrado para descrição de miomas, com base nos pontos críticos para o planejamento cirúrgico.

Malformación arteriovenosa uterina. Un reto diagnóstico y terapéutico / Uterine arteriovenous malformation: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge

Introducción: Las malformaciones arteriovenosas uterinas (MAVU) generalmente se presentan como sangrado vaginal en mujeres en edad fértil. Los antecedentes obstétricos o quirúrgicos uterinos y la ecografía son clave para la sospecha de esta dolencia. Existen múltiples tratamientos disponibles tanto médicos como quirúrgicos, con efectividad diversa. Material y métodos: Analizamos el proceso diagnóstico y terapéutico de 3 pacientes con episodios de metrorragias y antecedentes obstétricos o cirugías uterinas que presentaban MAVU. Resultados: En los 3 casos analizados, se realizó tratamiento médico como primera elección. Tras el fracaso del tratamiento médico mediante gestágenos orales, metilergometrina o ácido tranexámico, se realizó embolización transarterial con oclusión del nido o punto de la fístula. Conclusiones: Con base en nuestra experiencia, debido a la demora entre el diagnóstico y la amplia variedad de tratamientos de las MAVU, la embolización supraselectiva podría valorarse como uno de los tratamientos con mayor tasa de eficacia en un perfil de paciente que habitualmente no ha completado su deseo genésico. Aunque los resultados a corto plazo parece que no afectan a la fertilidad, sería importante realizar un seguimiento prospectivo de estas pacientes en lo que respecta a la consecución de nueva gestación o recidiva de MAVU.(AU)

Introduction: Uterine arteriovenous malformations (UAVM) usually present as vaginal bleeding in women of childbearing age. Obstetric or uterine surgical history and ultrasound are key when suspecting this pathology. There are multiple treatments available, including medical surgery or interventional radiology with different effectiveness. Material and methods: We analysed the diagnosis and management of three patients with episodes of vaginal bleeding and obstetric history, or uterine surgeries with a MAVU diagnosis. Results: In the three cases analysed, medical treatment was provided as first line treatment. After the failure of medical treatment with oral gestagens, methylergometrine, or tranexamic acid, transarterial embolization was performed with occlusion of the nidus or fistula point. Conclusions: Based on our experience, due to the delay between diagnosis and the wide variety of MAVU treatments, supraselective embolization could be assessed as one of the treatments with the highest rate of efficacy in a patient profile that has usually not fulfilled their reproductive desire. Although the short-term results do not seem to affect fertility, it is important to prospectively follow-up these patients regarding achievement of a new pregnancy or recurrence of MAVU.(AU)

Síndrome de Klipper-Trenaunay-Weber con compromiso vesical y uterino tratado por vía endoscópica y endovascular / Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome with vesical and uterine involvement treated by endoscopic and endovascular routes

El síndrome de Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber (SKTW) es una rara malformación venosa que, en general afecta a los miembros inferiores y, más raramente, a los superiores. Se caracteriza por formaciones angiomatosas cutáneas, várices e hipertrofia del miembro afectado. El compromiso genitourinario es sumamente infrecuente. Se presenta el caso de una paciente de 14 años. Ingresó por hematuria macroscópica de 48 h de evolución y metrorragia con grave compromiso hemodinámico. Se encontraba en estudio por presentar un hemangioma en el miembro inferior izquierdo que se extendía hasta la región pelviana. La uretrocistofibroscopía demostró la presencia de múltiples lesiones angiomatosas diseminadas en forma amplia en la vejiga, algunas de ellas con sangrado activo. La angioresonancia mostró una voluminosa formación hipervascularizada en contacto con la pared vesical a la cual desplazaba y fístulas arteriovenosas a nivel pelviano y en el miembro inferior izquierdo confirmando el diagnóstico etiológico. Se realizó una embolización arterial selectiva de los territorios ilíacos interno y externo e inmediatamente después una endocoagulación láser de los focos angiomatosos sangrantes. La hematuria remitió completamente en las 24 h posteriores al procedimiento. La metrorragia asociada al SKTW fue controlada mediante la utilización de análogos LHRH y progestágenos.

Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome (KTWS) is a rare venous malformation that generally affects the lower limbs and, more infrequently, the upper limbs. It is characterized by cutaneous angiomatous formations, varicose veins and hypertrophy of the affected limb. The involvement of the genitourinary tract is extremely infrequent. We expose the case of a 14 years old female patient who was admitted for macroscopic hematuria of 48 hours of evolution and metrorrhagia with severe hemodynamic decompensation. The patient was under study for presenting a hemangioma in the lower left limb that extended to the pelvic region. Urethrocystofibroscopy showed the presence of multiple wide-spread angiomatous lesions in the bladder, some of them with active bleeding. The angio-resonance showed a voluminous hypervascular formation in contact with the bladder wall showing several arteriovenous fistulas at the pelvic level and in the left lower limb confirming the etiological diagnosis. A selective arterial embolization of the internal and external iliac territories was performed and then, a laser endocoagulation of the bleeding angiomatous foci was carried out. The hematuria completely stopped within 24 hours later of the procedure. The metrorrhagia associated with KTWS was controlled by the use of LHRH analogs and progestogens.

Caracterización clínica y epidemiológica de pacientes diagnosticadas con embarazo molar durante los años 2012-2019 en el Hospital de Chillán / Clinical and epidemiological characterization of patients diagnosed with molar pregnancy during the years 2012-2019 in Hospital de Chillán

La enfermedad trofoblástica gestacional (ETG) constituye un conjunto heterogéneo de afecciones malignas y benignas derivados de la proliferación anormal del trofoblasto o de las células germinales de ambos sexos. La ETG tiene una incidencia variable a lo largo del mundo. A nivel nacional, no se han realizado estudios de caracterización epidemiológica de esta población y, frecuentemente, los datos manejados están basados en estudios extranjeros. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de las pacientes diagnosticadas con embarazo molar en el período transcurrido entre el año 2012 y 2019, en el hospital Clínico Herminda Martin de Chillán. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional transversal de serie temporal, se consideró el número total de fichas clínicas del Hospital Clínico Herminda Martin de Chillán durante los años 2012 al 2019, con diagnóstico confirmado de Embarazo Molar. Los datos se registraron en la hoja de recolección de datos elaborada, realizándose los análisis estadísticos pertinentes. Resultados: Se analizaron 44 pacientes, la edad promedio de presentación fue de 30.96 años. Los principales síntomas de consulta fueron metrorragia 52.27% (n=23) y dolor abdominal 20.45% (n=9). El principal tratamiento efectuado fue aspiración y legrado en un 77,27% (n=34). El 4.54% (n=2) presentó recurrencia, presentando un segundo episodio de embarazo molar. Conclusiones: El embarazo molar es una patología poco frecuente, pero es un diagnóstico diferencial a tener en cuenta, sobre todo cuando nos enfrentamos a mujeres en edad fértil que consultan por metrorragia o dolor abdominal.

Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTS) is a heterogeneous group of malignant and benign conditions derived from abnormal proliferation of the trophoblast or germ cells of both sexes. GTS has a variable incidence throughout the world. Nationally, no epidemiological characterization studies have been carried out for this population and, frequently, the data handled is based on foreign studies. Objective: To determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients diagnosed with molar pregnancy between the period between 2012 and 2019 at the Hospital Clinico Herminda Martin of Chillan. Materials and methods: Retrospective observational descriptive cross-sectional study, considering the pregnancies registered at the Hospital Clinico Herminda Martin of Chillan during the years 2012 to 2019, with a confirmed diagnosis of Molar Pregnancy, as sample of study. The data were recorded on the prepared data collection sheet, performing the relevant statistical analyzes. Results: 44 patients were analyzed, the average age of presentation was 30.96 years. The main symptoms of consultation were metrorrhagia 52.27% (n = 23) and abdominal pain 20.45% (n = 9). The main treatment was aspiration and curettage in 77.27% (n = 34). 4.54% (n = 2) presented recurrence, presenting a second episode of molar pregnancy. Conclusions: Molar pregnancy is a rare pathology, but it is a differential diagnosis to take into account, especially when we are faced with women of childbearing age who consult due to bleeding or abdominal pain.

Hiperplasia endometrial y criterios ecográficos: reporte de caso y revisión de la literatura / Endometrial hyperplasia and sonographic criteria: Case report and literature review / Hiperplasia endometrial e critérios ecográficos: relato de caso e revisão da literatura

El objetivo de este artículo es revisar los criterios ecográficos de hiperplasia endometrial y evaluar los puntos de corte para indicar la realización de biopsia endometrial. Se reporta el caso de una mujer de 47 años, con cuadro clínico de 4 años de evolución de sangrado vaginal anormal tipo menorragia, metrorragia e hipermenorrea, en manejo con anticonceptivos orales, sin mejoría, y con ecografía transvaginal con diagnóstico de hiperplasia endometrial. Para el diagnóstico de patología endometrial en las mujeres posmenopáusicas con sangrado vaginal, los autores recomiendan un valor de corte del grosor endometrial por ecografía transvaginal entre 4-5 mm con sensibilidad del 98% y valor predictivo negativo del 99% debido a que valores superiores están altamente relacionados con carcinoma endometrial.

The aim of this article is to review the sonographic criteria of endometrial hyperplasia and define the cutoff value to indicate the completion of the endometrial biopsy due to its relationship with the risk of endometrial carcinoma. We report the case of a woman aged 47 with four years of vaginal bleeding characterized by menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, and hypermenorrhea being treated with oral contraceptives without improvement, and transvaginal ultrasound diagnosis of endometrial hyperplasia. For the diagnosis of endometrial pathology in postmenopausal women with vaginal bleeding, the authors recommend a cutoff value of endometrial thickness by transvaginal ultrasound of 4-5 mm with sensitivity of 98% and negative predictive value of 99% since higher values are closely related to endometrial carcinoma.

O objetivo deste artigo é revisar os critérios ecográficos de hiperplasia endometrial e avaliar os pontos de corte para indicar a realização de biopsia endometrial. Se reporta o caso de uma mulher de 47 anos, com quadro clínico de 4 anos de evolução de sangrado vaginal anormal tipo menorragia, metrorragia e hipermenorreia, em manejo com anticonceptivos orais, sem melhora, com ecografia transvaginal com diagnóstico de hiperplasia endometrial. Para o diagnóstico de patologia endometrial nas mulheres pós-menopáusicas com sangrado vaginal, os autores recomendam um valor de corte do espessura endometrial por ecografia transvaginal entre 4-5 mmcom sensibilidade de 98% e valor preditivo negativo de 99% devido a que valores superiores estão altamente relacionados com carcinoma endometrial.

Avaliação dos fatores associados aos pólipos endometriais / Evaluation of factors associated with the endometrial polyps

Introdução: Pólipos endometriais são lesões benignas de baixo potencial de malignidade, identificadas como protrusões do endométrio, que parecem estar relacionadas a diversos fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos. Objetivo: Identificar os fatores associados à ocorrência de pólipo endometrial em pacientes submetidas à videohisteroscopia. Métodos: Estudo caso-controle com 162 mulheres que realizaram o exame de videohisteroscopia em uma clínica privada de diagnóstico por imagem, entre janeiro e junho de 2016. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de prontuários. Estudou-se a associação das variáveis independentes com a presença de pólipos endometriais por meio de cálculo de odds ratio e seus respectivos intervalos de confiança, com nível de significância p < 0,05. A regressão logística binária foi realizada entre as variáveis com p < 0,25. Resultados: As pacientes foram divididas em 81 casos e 81 controles. A idade média das mulheres foi de 49,6 (± 12,5) anos. O tipo histológico mais frequente de pólipos endometriais foi o hiperplásico (34,7%), seguido do tipo funcional (33,3%). Foi detectado apenas um caso de carcinoma endometrial. A idade das pacientes, número de partos e cesarianas anteriores, idade da menarca, menopausa, uso de terapia hormonal ou anticoncepção hormonal e comorbidades como hipertensão arterial e diabetes não estiveram associados ao aparecimento de pólipo endometrial ao exame videohisteroscópico. A análise multivariada também não demonstrou associação entre o desfecho e cor de pele (p = 0,137), índice de massa corporal (p = 0,154), número de abortos anteriores (p = 0,869), presença de sangramento uterino anormal (p = 0,486) e seu tempo de duração (p = 0,157). Conclusão: As características clínicas e sociodemográficas avaliadas no presente estudo não estiveram associadas ao aparecimento de formações polipoides endometriais, identificadas pela videohisteroscopia.

Background: Endometrial polyps are benign lesions with low malignancy potential, identified as endometrial protrusions, which appear to be related to some sociodemographic and clinical factors. Objective: To identify the factors associated with the occurrence of endometrial polyp in patients submitted to videohysteroscopy. Methods: A case-control study that included 162 women who underwent videohysteroscopy at a private diagnostic imaging clinic between January and June of 2016. Data collection was done through medical records. The association of the variables was calculated by odds ratio and confidence interval, with significance level p < 0.05. Results: Patients were divided into 81 cases and 81 controls. The mean age of the women was 49.6 (± 12.5) years. The most frequent histological type of endometrial polyps was the hyperplastic (34.7%), followed by the functional type (33.3%). Only one case of endometrial carcinoma was detected. The age of the patients, number of previous vaginal deliveries and caesarean sections, age of menarche, menopause, use of hormonal therapy or hormonal contraception, and comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes, were not associated with the appearance of endometrial polyp at videohysteroscopic examination. The multivariate analysis also showed no association between outcome and skin color (p = 0.137), body mass index (p = 0.154), number of previous abortions (p = 0.869), abnormal uterine bleeding (p = 0.486) and its duration (p = 0.157). Conclusion: The clinical and sociodemographic characteristics assessed in the present study were not associated with the appearance of endometrial polypoid formations, identified by videohysteroscopy.

Sirolimus on Gorham-Stout disease. Case report / Sirolimus en la enfermedad de Gorham-Stout. Caso clínico

Abstract Background: Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) is a rare disease of unknown etiology characterized by vascular proliferation that produces destruction of bone matrix. Case description: This case is about 43 year old woman who begins with pain in sternum, dyspnea, abdominal mass and, serous-hematic pleural effusion. Imaging tests were performed showing lesions on 6th and 10th left ribs archs. Later, a thoracotomy was performed observed absence of the end of the 6th and lung, pleural and costal biopsy was token. The histologic features described lymphatic vascular proliferation in bone tissue of chest wall. Other pathologies were excluded and in view of the findings, GSD diagnosis was made. Treatment and outcome: treatment was initiated with sirolimus achieving remission of the disease after the first month; however, because the presence of metrorrhagia the treatment was discontinued, reappearing symptoms afterwards. For that reason the treatment was restarted getting disappearance of the symptoms again, 4 weeks later. Clinical relevance: we present the first clinical cases of EGS with pleural effusion with response to sirolimus treatment that could be an alternative to the current therapy.

Resumen Antecedentes: La enfermedad de Gorham-Stout (EGS), es una enfermedad poco común, de etiología desconocida, caracterizada por la proliferación vascular que produce destrucción de la matriz ósea. Caso clínico: Se presenta el caso de mujer de 43 años que comienza con dolor en el esternón, disnea y tumoración abdominal junto con derrame pleural izquierdo de características serohemáticas como forma de presentación de una EGS. En pruebas de imagen que mostraron lesiones líticas en el 6º y 10º arcos costales izquierdos. Posteriormente se realizó toracotomía con biopsia pulmonar, pleural y costal observándose ausencia del extremo de la 6ª costilla. En el estudio histopatológico se describe proliferación vascular linfática en tejido óseo de pared costal. Se excluyeron otras patologías y se diagnosticó EGS. Tratamiento y resultado: Se inició tratamiento con sirolimus consiguiendo remisión completa desde el primer mes. Sin embargo, tras la suspensión del tratamiento por metrorragias, presentó reaparición de los síntomas. Se decide entonces reiniciar el tratamiento, consiguiendo nuevamente desaparición de los síntomas, tras 4 semanas de tratamiento. Relevancia clínica: Se presenta el primer caso clínico de EGS en edad adulta con derrame pleural asociado y con respuesta clínica a sirolimus, fármaco que podría ser una alternativa a la terapéutica actual.

[Gynecological emergencies: A prospective study about patients purpose of consultation and outcome]. / Urgences gynécologiques : étude prospective sur les motifs de consultation et devenir des patientes.

OBJECTIVES: Aiming to evaluate the profile type, complaint and outcome of patients consulting a gynecologic emergency unit in order to enhance "real" emergencies and improve their management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We enrolled prospectively 308 women consulting to Reims teaching hospital gynecologic emergency unit from the 15th of May to the 25th of June 2013. RESULTS: Two hundred and fifty-seven women (83.4%) spontaneously consulted without previous medical examination. Two hundred and thirty-eight of them (77.3%) had already been through gynecologic emergency units and 99 (32.1%) had no regular follow-up. Pelvic pain and/or metrorragia were registered as main complaint for 219 patients (71.1%). Median age was thirty years old (±11) and an average forty-minute wait was recorded. Gynecologic ultrasound was the first exam to be performed after clinical examination for 255 patients (82.8%). Twenty-two (7.1%) were hospitalized for surgical procedures or medical care, respectively 10 (3.2%) and 12 (3.9%). Among 51 women addressed by another healthcare professional, 9 were hospitalized (17.6%) versus 12 hospitalized (4.7%) out of 257, when consulting without initial professional expertise. A significant relationship between hospitalizations and general practitioner consultation was found with an OR=4.34 (95%CI: 1.51-12.05, P=0.002). Main motive of consultation involving home treatment turned out to be on-going pregnancies (92 patients, 29.9%). CONCLUSION: A large majority of gynecologic hospital consultations, responsible for time waste and professional monopolizing, can be treated by general practitioners and could contribute to a better management of life-threatening emergencies.

Malformación arteriovenosa uterina: a propósito de un caso / Arteriovenous uterine malformation: a case report

Paciente de 37 años que acudió a urgencias por metrorragia, G3P1A2, el último de ellos un aborto tardío en gestación gemelar monocorial biamniótica de 20 semanas hacía dos meses. En la ecografía destaca en zona miometrial un área de marcada vascularización de 67 x 45 mm. Tras descartar proceso residual gestacional y ante la sospecha de malformación arteriovenosa uterina se solicitó resonancia magnética nuclear y angiotac, tras confirmar la malformación vascular se programó para embolización de ambas arterias uterinas con el fin de preservar la fertilidad.

A 37-year-old patient came to the emergency due to metrorrhagia, G3P1A2, the last of them a late abortion in a 20 weeks monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy two months ago. Ultrasound revealed an intramiometrial area of 67 x 45 mm with increased vascularization area. A diagnosis of an arteriovenous malformation was considered. In order to confirm the diagnosis pelvic magnetic resonance and angiogram was performed. Once the vascular malformation was confirmed the patient was scheduled for transcatheter arterial embolization in order to preserve fertility.

Sangramento uterino anormal: proposta de abordagem do Grupo Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Evidence-Based Learning for Best Practice (HELP) / Heavy menstrual bleeding: management proposal of the Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Evidence-Based Learning for Best Practice Group (HELP)

O Sangramento Uterino Anormal (SUA) representa um problema de saúde pública complexo que pode acometer 1/3 das mulheres em todo o mundo. Apresenta um impacto negativo importante na qualidade de vida de mulheres e associa-se a elevados custos econômicos diretos e indiretos. Trata-se de uma condição desafiadora tanto para as mulheres afetadas quanto para os profissionais de saúde. A nomenclatura atribuída ao SUA é confusa e faltam ainda recomendações diagnósticas e terapêuticas padronizadas. Foi criado o grupo Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Evidence-based Learning for Best Practice (HELP) com proposta abordar os aspectos inconclusivos do SUA. Foram avaliados 134 documentos, incluindo 121 artigos científicos e 14 revisões de medicamentos, para desenvolvimento dos protocolos HELP. Foram elaborados protocolos simplificados referentes ao diagnóstico e tratamento do SUA, visando contribuir de forma mais eficaz com os médicos em seus diferentes cenários de atuação. O roteiro diagnóstico sugerido, compreendendo perguntas chaves e ações específicas, sinaliza para indicação de métodos propedêuticos adicionais. O tratamento proposto visa reduzir a perda do sangue menstrual e melhorar de a qualidade de vida das pacientes.(AU)

Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a complex public health problem that can affect one third of women worldwide. It has a significant negative impact on quality of life of women and is associated with high direct and indirect economic costs. It is a challenging condition for both the women affected and for the health professionals. The nomenclature assigned to the AUB is confusing and still miss diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations standardized. The Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Evidence-based Learning for Best Practice Group (HELP) was created with the proposal to address the inconclusive aspects of AUB. The group evaluated 134 documents, including 121 scientific articles and 14 reviews of drugs for the development of protocols HELP. Simplified protocols were drawn up relating to the diagnosis and treatment of AUB, to contribute more effectively with doctors at different scenarios of operation. The script diagnostic suggested, comprising keys questions and specific actions, can indicate additional diagnostic methods. The proposed treatment aims to reduce the loss of menstrual blood and improve the quality of life of patients.(AU)

Pólipo endometrial, una causa infrecuente de sangrado genital anormal en la adolescencia / Endometrial polyp, a rare cause of abnormal genital bleeding in adolescence

Antecedentes: El sangrado genital anormal es una causa frecuente de consulta en la adolescencia. En este período, la principal causa de sangrado es la metrorragia asociada a ciclos anovulatorios producto de la inmadurez del eje hipotálamo-hipofisario-gonadal. Dentro de las causas infrecuentes de sangrado genital anormal en ese período está el pólipo endometrial. Caso clínico: Presentamos el caso de una niña de 13 años cuya causa de sangrado correspondió a un pólipo endometrial, sospechado por ultrasonografía, resecado mediante histeroscopia y confirmado mediante estudio histológico. Discusión: Pese a su baja incidencia, los pólipos endometriales deben ser considerados como parte del diagnóstico diferencial en adolescentes que consultan por trastorno menstrual, particularmente en aquellos casos sin respuesta a la terapia hormonal y donde la ultrasonografía muestra engrosamiento endometrial.

Background: Abnormal genital bleeding is a common cause of medical consultation in patients during adolescence. In this period, the main cause of genital bleeding is metrorrhagia in relation to anovulatory cycles due to immaturity of hypothalamus- pituitary-gonadal axis. Among the uncommon causes of bleeding at this age is the endometrial polyp. Case report: We report a 13 year old girl with abnormal uterine bleeding due to endometrial polyp, suspected during a pelvic ultrasound, removed by hysteroscopy, and confirmed by histological analysis. Discussion: Despite its low incidence, endometrial polyps should be included in the differential diagnosis of adolescents presenting menstrual disorders, particularly in those with no response to hormonal therapy and endometrial thickness in ultrasound.

Experiencias de mujeres con el tratamiento y manejo del síndrome premenstrual y trastornos menstruales / Women's experiences with treatment and management of premenstrual syndrome and menstrual disorders

Esta investigación buscó describir, desde un enfoque cualitativo, las experiencias que han tenido algunas mujeres en Bogotá con el tratamiento y manejo del síndrome premenstrual (SPM) o de trastornos menstruales (TM), teniendo en cuenta las condiciones sociodemográficas y los contextos culturales en los cuales se hallan inmersas. Para su desarrollo se usaron entrevistas a profundidad semiestructuradas, que fueron realizadas a diez mujeres diagnosticadas, con SPM, dismenorrea, amenorrea y metrorragia, residentes en Bogotá, Colombia. Se puede identificar que la experiencia de estas mujeres está sujeta a sus creencias y comprensiones culturales, a sus redes de apoyo, al diagnóstico, a la afectación que los síntomas generan en sus vidas cotidianas, al tratamiento oportuno, a la legitimación de su padecimiento y a la efectividad en la atención médica. Sobresalen los tratamientos tradicionales como pilar para el manejo de las molestias menstruales de la mujer independientemente del diagnóstico y de recibir o no tratamiento médico paralelo.

This study describes, from a qualitative approach, the experiences that some women have in Bogota, Colombia with the treatment and management of premenstrual syndrome or menstrual disorders, giving special attention to the socio-demographic and cultural contexts in which they are embedded. In order to develop this study, ten women diagnosed with PMS, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea and metrorrhagia were given semi-structured, in-depth interviews. It can recognised that these women's experiences were subject to their beliefs and cultural understanding, their support network, diagnosis, symptoms and its impairments in their daily lives, opportune treatment, and legitimization of their illness and effectiveness of the health care. Conventional treatments excel as a pillar for the management of menstrual discomfort for women regardless of diagnosis and whether or not they are receiving or not medical treatment at the same time.

Avaliação ultrassonográfica de cicatriz uterina pós-cesariana segmentar transversa / Ultrasound evaluation of uterine scar after segmental transverse cesarean surgery

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a medida do segmento uterino inferior pela ultrassonografia transvaginal em um grupo de mulheres não grávidas e descrever os achados morfológicos na cicatriz daquelas submetidas à cesárea. MÉTODOS: Estudo retrospectivo para o qual foram avaliadas 155 imagens de ultrassonografias transvaginais obtidas de mulheres no menacme, não grávidas. Os exames foram realizados entre janeiro de 2008 e novembro de 2011. Foram selecionados três grupos: mulheres que nunca ficaram grávidas (Grupo Controle I), mulheres com partos vaginais anteriores (Grupo Controle II) e mulheres com cesárea prévia (Grupo de Estudo). Foram excluídas as mulheres com útero em retroflexão, usuárias de dispositivo intrauterino, gestantes e mulheres com menos de um ano do último evento obstétrico. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística com o programa Statistica®, versão 8.0. Para a comparação dos grupos em relação às variáveis quantitativas foram utilizados os testes ANOVA e LSD. Para a comparação entre a espessura do istmo anterior e posterior utilizou-se o teste t de Student. Para a associação entre variáveis quantitativas estimou-se o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman. Valores p<0,05 indicaram significância estatística. RESULTADOS: Houve diferença significativa entre as espessuras do istmo anterior e posterior do útero apenas no grupo de mulheres com cesárea anterior. Na comparação dos grupos dois a dois, não houve diferença significativa entre a espessura do istmo posterior e anterior nos Grupos Controle, mas essa diferença foi significativa quando comparado o Grupo de Estudo com cada Grupo Controle. No Grupo de Estudo, não foi encontrada correlação entre a espessura do istmo anterior e o número de cesáreas ou ao tempo decorrido desde o último parto. A presença de lesão em cunha foi observada na cicatriz de cesárea em 30,6% das mulheres do Grupo de Estudo, das quais 93% apresentavam queixa de sangramento pós-menstrual. CONCLUSÃO: A avaliação da relação entre a espessura da parede anterior e parede posterior do segmento inferior uterino pela ultrassonografia transvaginal é um método adequado para a avaliação em mulheres com cesáreas prévias.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the thickness of the lower uterine segment by transvaginal ultrasound in a group of non-pregnant women and to describe the morphologic findings in the scar of those submitted to cesarean section. METHODS: A retrospective study of 155 transvaginal ultrasound images obtained from premenopausal and non-pregnant women, conducted between January 2008 and November 2011. the subjects were divided into three groups: women who were never pregnant (Control Group I), women with previous vaginal deliveries (Control Group II) and women with previous cesarean section (Observation Group). We excluded women with a retroverted uterus, intrauterine device users, pregnant women and those with less than one year of tsince the last obstetrical event. The data were analyzed statistically with Statistica®, version 8.0 software. ANOVA and LSD were used to compare the groups regarding quantitative variables and the Student's t-test was used to compare the thickness of the anterior and posterior isthmus. The Spearman correlation coefficient was calculated to estimate the association between quantitative variables. P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS: There was significant difference between the thickness of the anterior and posterior isthmus only in the group of women with previous cesarean section. Comparing the groups two by two, no significant differences between the thickness of the anterior and posterior isthmus were observed in the Control Groups, but this difference was significant when we compared the Observation Group with each Control Group. In the Observation Group, no correlation was found between the thickness of the isthmus and the number of previous cesarean deliveries or the time elapsed since the last birth. A niche was found in the cesarean scar in 30.6% of the women in the Observation Group, 93% of whom complained of post-menstrual bleeding. CONCLUSION: The relationship between the thickness of the anterior and posterior wall of the lower uterine segment by transvaginal ultrasound is a suitable method for the evaluation of the uterine lower segment in women with previous cesarean sections.

Adenocarcinoma de endometrio de patrón sertoliforme / Sertoliform carcinoma of the endometrium

Se presenta el caso de una paciente que consultó por metrorragia posmenopaúsica. En la biopsia histeroscópica dirigida se informó de adenocarcinoma de endometrio endometrioide bien diferenciado. Se practicó histerectomía, doble anexectomía y lavados peritoneales. Durante el acto quirúrgico se valoró el grado de infiltración miometrial, que al revelar afectación del útero hasta la serosa, implicó la realización de linfadenectomía de espacios pélvicos y paraaórtico. El diagnóstico definitivo anatomopatológico fue de adenocarcinoma de endometrio tipo endometrioide de patrón sertoliforme moderadamente diferenciado. El estadío FIGO fue IIIA, por lo que se indicó quimioterapia y radioterapia como tratamiento adyuvante. A los 2 años la paciente presenta recidiva ganglionar y metástasis pulmonares con progresión a pesar del tratamiento quimioterápico, por lo que finalmente fallece.

We report a case of a patient with postmenopausal bleeding. In hysteroscopic directed biopsy was reported endometrioid endometrial adenocarcinoma well differentiated, so that she underwent total hysterectomy, both salpingo-oophorectomy and peritoneal washings. In the surgery, we evaluated the miometrial infiltration, with report invasion until serosa, so we practised pelvic and paraaortic lymphadenectomy. The pathologic diagnosis was sertoliform endometrioid carcinoma of the endometrium with moderate differentiation. The FIGO stage was IIIA, and we indicated chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Two year after, the patient presented nodal recurrence and lung metastases with no response to the chemotherapy drugs, so she dies.

Urgencias en obstetricia / Emergencies in obstetrics

Tradicionalmente, el embarazo es considerado un evento fisiológico. Sin embargo, cerca de un 20 por ciento de las embarazadas desarrolla patologías obstétricas que se asocian a mortalidad materna y perinatal. A nivel mundial, cada año medio millón de mujeres fallece durante el embarazo y parto debido a estas complicaciones. Desafortunadamente, un número significativo de las urgencias obstétricas ocurre en pacientes sin factores de riesgo, por lo que la prevención, identificación precoz e intervención a tiempo de estos eventos juegan un rol fundamental para contrarrestar un resultado perinatal adverso. En el presente capítulo hemos seleccionado las emergencias que concentran la mayor morbimortalidad de nuestra especialidad. Si bien algunas han quedado fuera, creemos que los temas aquí presentados representan las urgencias obstétricas más importantes que enfrentamos a diario, para las cuales debemos estar preparados con el fin de realizar un manejo óptimo del embarazo y parto para la obtención de un resultado perinatal favorable.

Traditionally, pregnancy is considered a physiologic condition. However, close to 20 percent of pregnant women develop obstetrical diseases that are associated to maternal and perinatal mortality. World wide, every year half a million of women die during pregnancy, labor and delivery due to these complications. Unfortunately, a significant number of obstetrical emergencies occur among patients without risk factors, so that prevention, early identification and timely intervention play a key role to overcome an adverse pregnancy outcome. In the present chapter, we have selected the emergencies that concentrate most of the morbidity and mortality of our field. Although some have not been included, we believe that the obstetrical emergencies presented here in represent the most important ones that we face daily, and for which we should be prepared in order to execute the best possible obstetrical care either during pregnancy or at the time of delivery to obtain a favourable perinatal outcome.

Tumores müllerianos mixtos malignos uterinos / Uterine malignant mixed mullerian tumors

Los tumores müllerianos mixtos malignos o carcinosarcomas son neoplasias poco frecuentes y altamente agresivas que suelen presentarse en pacientes mayores de 60 años, generalmente en forma de metrorragia posmenopáusica y/o presencia de masas uterinas. Entre los factores de riesgo reconocidos está descrita la historia de irradiación previa del área pélvica. Presentamos 3 casos clínicos de pacientes diagnosticadas y tratadas de tumores müllerianos mixtos uterinos malignos, existiendo en todos ellos el antecedente de neoplasias que habían precisado radioterapia pélvica como parte de su tratamiento.

The malignant Mullerian mixed tumors are rare and highly aggressive, these tumors usually occur in women over 60 years and the most common clinical appearance is that of postmenopausal vaginal bleeding or the presence of uterine mass. As a risk factor is described the history of prior irradiation of the pelvic area. We reported the case of three patients with mullerian mixed tumors, in all these cases the patients have a history of cancer who required pelvic radiation as part of their treatment.

Sangramento uterino anormal / Abnormal uterine bleeding

O sangramento uterino anormal é um distúrbio frequente que pode ocorrer em qualquer idade entre a menarca e a menopausa, mas concentra-se principalmente em seus extremos, logo após a menarca e no período perimenopausa, quando ocorrem alterações no eixo hipotálamo-hipófise-ovário, que levam com muita frequência à anovulação. O sangramento uterino disfuncional, considerado diagnóstico de exclusão, pode ser ovulatório ou anovulatório. O manejo do quadro pressupõe que o sangramento agudo seja coibido e que se evite a recidiva; para tanto, é fundamental que se estabeleça o diagnóstico etiológico. Os autores fazem uma revisão objetiva sobre o assunto, dando ênfase ao diagnóstico e tratamento da doença.

Abnormal uterine bleeding is a clinical problem wich may occur at any time during the reproductive years; however, it is most prevalent during perimenarche and perimenopause, when women tend to have anovularoty cycles. Disfunctional uterine bleeding is a prevalent disease that affects women from adolescence to menopause. The treatment should control the acute bleeding and avoid the recidive. The etiological diagnosis is fundamental for this purpose. The authors make an objective review about dysfunctional uterine bleeding herein, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Cicatriz da cesariana: implicações ginecológics e aspectos atuais / Cesarean scar: gynecologic implications and current aspects

A cicatriz de cesariana como causa de morbidades ginecológicas, algo até pouco tempo ignorado pelos ginecologistas, é atualmente foco de importante discussão. O aumento atual da via abdominal para o parto faz desse tópico um assunto de extrema importância no cotidiano médico. O sangramento pós-menstrual sem causa aparente tem, na maioria das vezes, a cicatriz de cesariana como fator causal. Pode ocorrer, também, o comprometimento da fertilidade ou pela dificuldade de implantação embrionária ou pela piora da qualidade do muco cervical, em razão do sangramento uterino anormal. Discute-se, hoje em dia, qual o melhor método para o diagnóstico das alterações uterinas decorrentes da cicatriz de cesárea. A investigação pode ser feita inicialmente pela utrassonografia transvaginal, mas a histeroscopia tem maior acurácia além de permitir o tratamento específico. Em todas as situações, a investigação e o bom planejamento terapêutico só podem ser feitos quando o ginecologista conhece bem essa afecção.

The cesarean scar as cause of gynecological morbity, fact that used to be ignored by gynecologists, is the subject of an important discussion nowadays. The current increase in the number of abdominal delivery makes this subject a constant in our daily pratice. The post-menstrual uterine bleeding without an apparent cause has, in the majority of cases, the cesarean scar as only predisponent factor. There might also be infertility due to the difficulty of embryonic implantation or to the presence of the blood making the cervical mucus hostile. Currently, there is a discussion on the best method for the diagnosis of uterine alterations due to cesarean scar. The investigation may be initially accomplished by means of transvaginal ultrasound, but only the hysteroscopy may be precise in the diagnosis and allow specific treatment. In all situations, the investigation and adequate therapeutic planning can only be made if the gynecologist has ample knowledge on this pathology.

Alteraciones hemostáticas en pacientes con sangrado uterino anormal / Hemostatic alterations in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding

Conocer la frecuencia de defectos hemostáticos en mujeres con sangrado uterino anormal. Se estudiaron 55 mujeres de edades comprendidas entre 17 y 55 años, que presentaban sangrado uterino anormal. En cada paciente se realizó un estudio que comprendió: Historia clínica, examen físico (incluido examen ginecológico), biopsia endometrial, ultrasonograma transvaginal y pélvico y estudio hemostático a través de la determinación de los tiempos de protrombina y de tromboplastina parcial, concentraciones de factor VIII (FVIII), factor von Willebrand (FvW) y IX y agregación plaquetaria con epinefrina, ADP, colágeno y ristocetina. Hospital Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá, e Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas “Dr. Américo Negrette”, Facultad de Medicina. Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela. En todas las mujeres se halló una alteración orgánica, funcional o mixta en el área genital. Los tiempos de coagulación y las concentraciones de los factores estudiados fueron normales con excepción de una paciente cuya concentración de FVIII fue de 0,47U/μL. La agregación plaquetaria mostró alteraciones en el 51,1 por ciento de los casos. La frecuencia de alteraciones de la coagulación en mujeres con sangrado uterino anormal, fue similar a la de la población general, por esta razón no se justifica que todas las pacientes con sangrado uterino anormal, se sometan a un estudio de coagulación; sin embargo, la alta frecuencia de agregación plaquetaria anormal, se debe tomar en cuenta antes de decidir una conducta quirúrgica.