The coexistence of mucinous ovarian and appendiceal tumors in associated with pseudomyxoma peritonei is well established. But, ovarian and appendiceal mucinous tumors occur without involvement of other organs is unusual. When the two lesions are morphologically similar, it is difficult to determine whether one reflects a metastasis or whether the tumors are independent. The typical synchronous presentation of the ovarian and appendiceal tumors, their histologic similarity, the frequency of bilaterality of the ovarian tumors, the predominance of right-sided ovarian involvement. Adenocarcinoma of the appendix constitutes 0.2 to 0.5 percent of all gastrointestinal tumors and accounts for 6 percent of primary malignant lesion of the appendix. The authors experienced a rare case of synchronous tumor of ovary and appendix in 59 years old female patient who has suffered for 3-4 months from abdominal pain. Pathologic examination of the resected specimen revealed a synchronous mucinous type tumor of vermiform appendix and ovary.
Abdominal Pain ; Adenocarcinoma ; Appendix* ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Mucins* ; Neoplasm Metastasis ; Neoplasms, Multiple Primary ; Ovary* ; Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this report is to determine the predictable factors for successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). METHODS: In this study, 382 women who attempted VBAC at Kyung-Hee university hospital were included. The medical records of them were reviewed retrospectively. Informations was collected about demographics, medical history, obstetric history, neonatal birth weight, complications, treatment, and outcome of the index pregnancy. RESULTS: The overall success rate was 76.5% (292 cases). Among variables, neonatal birth weight (odds ratio, 0.2; 95% confidence interval, 0.1-0.4), Bishop score at admission (odds ratio, 1.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.5-2.1 ; p<0.05), and history of vaginal delivery (odds ratio, 3.6 ; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-11.6 ; p<0.05) were significant. The Bishop score showed most significant relationship with successful VBAC. The Bishop score 5 at admission had a sensitivity of 47.4% and a specificity of 87.6% in the prediction of successful VBAC. Malpresentation as indications of previous cesarean delivery showed more tendency to succeed than others. CONCLUSION: Several factors such as birth weight, Bishop score at admission, and history of vaginal delivery may be used to predict the success of VBAC.
Birth Weight ; Demography ; Female ; Humans ; Medical Records ; Pregnancy ; Retrospective Studies ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Vaginal Birth after Cesarean*

INTRODUCTION: A voluntary cerebral palsy (CP) registry was established in 2017 to describe the clinical characteristics and functional outcomes of CP in Singapore. METHODS: People with CP born after 1994 were recruited through KK Women's and Children's Hospital, National University Hospital and Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore. Patient-reported basic demographics, service utilisation and quality of life measures were collected with standardised questionnaires. Clinical information was obtained through hospital medical records. RESULTS: Between 1 September 2017 and 31 March 2020, 151 participants were recruited. A majority (n=135, 89%) acquired CP in the pre/perinatal period, where prematurity (n=102, 76%) and the need for emergency caesarean section (n=68, 50%) were leading risk factors. Sixteen (11%) of the total participants had post-neonatally acquired CP. For predominant CP motor types, 109 (72%) had a spastic motor type; 32% with spastic mono/hemiplegia, 41% diplegia, 6% triplegia and 21% quadriplegia. The remaining (42, 27.8%) had dyskinetic CP. Sixty-eight (45.0%) participants suffered significant functional impairment (Gross Motor Functional Classification System levels IV-V). Most participants (n=102, 67.5%) required frequent medical follow-up (≥4 times a year). CONCLUSION Optimisation of pre- and perinatal care to prevent and manage prematurity could reduce the burden of CP and their overall healthcare utilisation.

INTRODUCTION: The growing years are paramount for bone growth and mineral accrual. Children with long-term neurological condition (LTNC) have multiple risk factors for poor bone health and fragility fractures. In Singapore, this has not been studied systematically. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with fragility fractures in children with LTNC. METHODS: In this study, the search for fragility fractures was done by a retrospective review of patients with LTNC on follow-up in the paediatric neurology clinic and patients who presented with fracture to the paediatric orthopaedic clinic. Information on patients' demographics, medical history, intervention, biochemical bone markers and fracture history was collected. RESULTS: In a tertiary clinic population of 136 patients with LTNC, 65% were dependent on mobility (Gross Motor Function Classification System [GMFCS] V), 60% were underweight and 60% were fed via gastrostomy or nasogastric tube, or were on oral pureed diet. Furthermore, 60% were on anticonvulsants. The fracture rate was 3% in this population and was associated with low-impact activities such as transfer and dressing. Only 7.4% and 33% of the patients had undergone measurements of vitamin D and calcium levels, respectively. CONCLUSION The local prevalence of fragility fractures in children with LTNC on follow-up at the neurology clinic was found to be 3%. Risk factors identified were limited ambulation and compromised nutritional status associated with feeding difficulty. Recommendations to optimise bone health in children with LTNC were made. These include promoting weight-bearing activities, looking out for underweight children, avoiding vitamin D deficiency and ensuring adequate calcium intake.
Humans ; Child ; Bone Density ; Calcium ; Thinness/epidemiology* ; Fractures, Bone/etiology* ; Risk Factors