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Fallopian Tubes* ; Female

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Endoderm* ; Endodermal Sinus Tumor* ; Female ; Ovary*

Carcinoma of the fallopian tube accounts for less than 1% of all cancers of the female genital tract. The histology and behavior of fallopian tube cancer are simillar to ovarian cancer; thus evaluation and treatment are also essentially the same. Unlike ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer begins in a hollow viscus, and early lesions may be less likely to be associated with extensive intraperitoneal carcinoma. Two postmenopausal women presented with a pelvic mass. Pathologic examination of the resected specimens revealed primary adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube. We have experienced two cases of fallopian tube cancer and reported with brief review of literature
Adenocarcinoma ; Fallopian Tube Neoplasms ; Fallopian Tubes* ; Female ; Humans ; Ovarian Neoplasms

Vesicovaginal fistula is a uncommon status in the developed countries. In the past it was mostly by obstetric causes. But now a days, posthysterectomy fistulas are seen. Fistula is a discomfort to the patient because of urine leakage, odor, and its inconvenience. We have experienced one case of fistula after abdominal hysterectomy and have repaired it by Latzko partial colpocleisis. So we report a case with some references.
Developed Countries ; Fistula ; Humans ; Hysterectomy ; Odors ; Vesicovaginal Fistula*

OBJECTIVES: Vaginal birth or trial of labor after previous cesarean section has become one of the most remarkable changes in obstetric practice. The safety and efficacy of a trial of labor and vaginal birth after previous cesarean are well documented. The purpose of this report is to predict the likelihood of vaginal birth in patients undergoing a trial of labor after previous cesarean delivery using factors known at the time of hospital admission. METHOD: In this retrospective study, 120 women who attempted vaginal birth at Kyung-Hee University Hospital from March 1997 to March 1999. An attempt to identify possible prognostic factors for success of such a trial was made and we evaluated the variables of significant predictive value and the patients' characteristics in the success group and failure group of women who attempted VBAC. RESULT: 87 cases(72.5%) in 120 cases succeeded in VBAC and 33 cases(27.5%) failed. In this comparative groups in VBAC, there was significant difference in CPD index(cephalopelvic disproportion index) and Bishop score, but no significant difference in gestational age, the estimated fetal weight by sonography and newborn birth weight. CONCLUSION: In this study, Bishop score and CPD index and age may be useful and valid predictor of success in VBAC and this information could be particularly valuable. The CPD index may prove most important in determining if a vaginal birth should occur after a cesarean section because it can clearly identify some patients who need a repeat cesarean section.
Birth Weight ; Cesarean Section ; Cesarean Section, Repeat ; Female ; Fetal Weight ; Gestational Age ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Parturition ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies ; Trial of Labor ; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean*

Epidermal inclusion cyst is the one of the common benign tumors of vulvar area. It can result from vulvar skin trauma such as vaginal wall sling operation and female mutilation etc. causing an invagination of squamous epithelium, which then desquamates into a closed space to form a cystic mass. We have experienced one case of huge epidermal inclusion cyst at rectovaginal and posterior coccygeal area considered of huge retroperitoneal mass, which is presented with a brief review of the literatures.
Epithelium ; Female ; Humans ; Skin

The pathogenesis and origin of vulvar cyst lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium is unknown. But it is suggested that origins of the epithelium of cyst are Mullerian or Wolffian duct or urogenital sinus, while heterotopia (sequestration and migration of tissue) or dysontogenesis (defective embryonic development) or prosoplasia (abnormal development resulting in a "higher state" of organization) or metaplasia have also been suggested. We experienced one case of Mullerian cyst of vulva. So we report above the case with a brief review of literature.
Epithelium ; Metaplasia ; Vulva* ; Wolffian Ducts

The pathogenesis and origin of vulvar cyst lined by a ciliated columnar epithelium is unknown. But it is suggested that origins of the epithelium of cyst are Mullerian or Wolffian duct or urogenital sinus, while heterotopia (sequestration and migration of tissue) or dysontogenesis (defective embryonic development) or prosoplasia (abnormal development resulting in a "higher state" of organization) or metaplasia have also been suggested. We experienced one case of Mullerian cyst of vulva. So we report above the case with a brief review of literature.
Epithelium ; Metaplasia ; Vulva* ; Wolffian Ducts

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the value of UltraFast Doppler ultrasonography (US) for evaluating hepatic vessels in liver recipients. METHODS: Thirty-nine liver Doppler US sessions were conducted in 20 liver recipients. Each session consisted of UltraFast and conventional liver Doppler US in a random order. We compared the velocities and phasicities of the hepatic vessels, duration of each Doppler study, occurrence of technical failures, and differences in clinical decisions. RESULTS: The velocities and resistive index values of hepatic vessels showed a strong positive correlation between the two Doppler studies (mean R=0.806; range, 0.710 to 0.924). The phasicities of the hepatic vessels were the same in both Doppler US exams. With respect to the duration of the Doppler US exam, there was no significant difference between the UltraFast (251+/-99 seconds) and conventional (231+/-117 seconds) Doppler studies (P=0.306). In five poor breath-holders, in whom the duration of conventional Doppler US was longer, UltraFast Doppler US (272+/-157 seconds) required a shorter time than conventional Doppler US (381+/-133 seconds; P=0.005). There was no difference between the two techniques with respect to technical failures and clinical decisions. CONCLUSION: UltraFast Doppler US is clinically equivalent to conventional Doppler US with advantages for poor breath-holders during the post-liver transplantation work-up.
Liver Transplantation ; Liver* ; Ultrasonography, Doppler*

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction. It may considerably affect the course of the pregnancy and cause serious compications in both the mother and the infant. Antibodies to nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are the cause of the disturbant nerve impulse transmission to muscle fibers. The clinical state at the beginning of pregnancy does not predict the occurrence of exacerbations or remissions. Each pregnancy has its effect on myasthenia gravis symptoms and does not predict the course of subsequent pregnancies. We experienced a patient received respiratory support because of poor ventilation after repeat caesarean section, but she recovered without complications soon. Two days later after operation, she complained of dysphasia, dysarthria. Then, Tensilon test and acetylcholine receptor antibody test were done. She was diagnosed as myasthenia gravis and administered pyridostigmine as therapeutic dose. We present this case with brief review of the concerned literatures.
Acetylcholine ; Action Potentials ; Antibodies ; Aphasia ; Cesarean Section ; Dysarthria ; Edrophonium ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Mothers ; Myasthenia Gravis* ; Neuromuscular Junction ; Pregnancy ; Pyridostigmine Bromide ; Receptors, Nicotinic ; Ventilation