1.Transverse myelitis preexisting in pregnancy: A case report.
Galang Katherine Abegail P. ; Lim Catherine Grace L.
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2016;40(4):34-39
<p style="text-align: justify;">Transverse myelitis is an acute inflammatory lesion of the spinal cord resulting in motor, sensory, and autonomic dysfunction. Pregnancy increases risk of complications depending on the level of the spinal cord lesion. Hence, a multidisciplinary approach is needed during prenatal period. This is a case of IB, a 32 year-old primigravid, a known case of Transverse Myelitis, initially seen at ten weeks age of gestation. Prenatal course was managed accordingly. She underwent primary cesarean section for arrest cervical dilatation at 39 weeks, with an unremarkable post-operative course. There is an increased risk of preventable complications such as recurrent urinary tract infections, anemia, development of decubitus ulcers, premature labor and delivery and autonomic dysreflexia. It is imperative that during the prenatal period, the patient be monitored closely and referred to specialists for further management of these simple to fatal complications.p>
Human
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Female
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Adult
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Pregnancy
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Myelitis, Transverse
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Autonomic Dysreflexia
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Patients
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Anemia
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Pressure Ulcer
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Ulcer
2.Carcinoid tumor arising in a mature cystic teratoma: A case report.
Galang Katherine Abegail P. ; Aquilizan Leo Francis N.
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017;41(6):42-47
<p style="text-align: justify;">This report will discuss a case of carcinoid tumor arising in a mature cystic teratoma in a 27-year-old single nulligravid, who initially consulted for primary amenorrhea and right lower quadrant pain. Pelvic ultrasound was done and revealed an ovarian cyst on the right, to consider mature cystic teratoma. She underwent right oophorectomy with unremarkable post-operative course. Furthermore, this case report will tackle the diagnosis, definitive management and prognosis of the condition.p>
Human
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Female
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Amenorrhea
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Ovarian Cysts
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Dermoid Cyst
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Carcinoid Tumor
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Ovariectomy
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Prognosis
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Pain