Objective:To compare the reliability of transvaginal ultrasonography with pelvic arteriography in the assessment of patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. Methods. Transvaginal ultrasonography was performed ...Objective:To compare the reliability of transvaginal ultrasonography with pelvic arteriography in the assessment of patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. Methods. Transvaginal ultrasonography was performed in 24 patients with gestational trophoblastic tumour. Within one week after ultrasound investigation, pelvic arteriography was carried out in each patient. Of 24 cases, 16 patients hadn’t been treated by chemical reagent, 5 had accepted 2 to 5 courses of chemotherapy, and 3 had achieved complete remission before both investigations performed. Results. In 3 patients with complete remission, 2 had no evidence of abnormal findings either on transvaginal ultrasonography or on pelvic arteriography, 1 showed intramyometrial lesions by both methods. In the remaining 21 patients, all demostrated a abnormal uterine image, and 5 of them accompanied with the finding of parametrium metastatic signs by transvaginal ultrasonography; these abnormal results were confirmed by pelvic arteriographic imaging. However, in two cases without clinical and ultrasonic signs of parametrium metastasis, pelvic arteriography indicated the early metastasis of parametrium ves- sels. Conclusions. Even though it is difficult to predict the early parametrium metastasis in patients with gestational trophoblastic disease by B-ultrasonic investigation, our data would support the introduction of transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis and evaluation of gestational trophoblastic tumour.展开更多
This manuscript explores the case on the occurrence of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm(UAP)during hysteroscopy endometrial polypectomy and the subsequent successful treatment via uterine artery embolization(UAE).Moreove...This manuscript explores the case on the occurrence of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm(UAP)during hysteroscopy endometrial polypectomy and the subsequent successful treatment via uterine artery embolization(UAE).Moreover,we focus on the management and treatment options for UAP in patients of advanced maternal age.A pseudoaneurysm is an extraluminal blood collection with a disrupted flow that communicates with the parent vessel via a defect in the arterial wall.The reported case involved a 48-year-old primiparous woman who developed a UAP after uterine polyp removal.The study enhances the understanding of UAP,a rare but potentially life-threatening condition,by providing a detailed and well-documented account of the comprehensive case presentation,effective use of medical imaging techniques for diagnosis,successful postoperative patient management following UAE,and practical clinical recommendations for clinicians managing similar cases.Overall,this study highlights the importance of considering UAP as a differential diagnosis in patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding following hysteroscopic surgery.Additionally,this manuscript recommends that clinicians with a high index of suspicion for UAP promptly request ultrasonography and computed tomography to facilitate early diagnosis.UAE is suggested as a primary treatment due to its effectiveness and safety,particularly in facilities capable of avoiding hysterectomy.展开更多
Cornual heterotopic pregnancy is an extremely rare,life-threatening complication during pregnancy.Here,we report a 33-year-old woman who suffered cornual heterotopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization embryo trans...Cornual heterotopic pregnancy is an extremely rare,life-threatening complication during pregnancy.Here,we report a 33-year-old woman who suffered cornual heterotopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization embryo transfer.To prevent rupture during heterotopic pregnancy,she received laparoscopic surgery to remove the ectopic gestational sac at 7^(+2) weeks of gestation.Ultimately,she delivered a healthy boy at 38^(+3) weeks of gestation.Here,we also review the clinical presentations,risk factors,treatment options and outcomes of cornual heterotopic pregnancy.展开更多
文摘Objective:To compare the reliability of transvaginal ultrasonography with pelvic arteriography in the assessment of patients with gestational trophoblastic disease. Methods. Transvaginal ultrasonography was performed in 24 patients with gestational trophoblastic tumour. Within one week after ultrasound investigation, pelvic arteriography was carried out in each patient. Of 24 cases, 16 patients hadn’t been treated by chemical reagent, 5 had accepted 2 to 5 courses of chemotherapy, and 3 had achieved complete remission before both investigations performed. Results. In 3 patients with complete remission, 2 had no evidence of abnormal findings either on transvaginal ultrasonography or on pelvic arteriography, 1 showed intramyometrial lesions by both methods. In the remaining 21 patients, all demostrated a abnormal uterine image, and 5 of them accompanied with the finding of parametrium metastatic signs by transvaginal ultrasonography; these abnormal results were confirmed by pelvic arteriographic imaging. However, in two cases without clinical and ultrasonic signs of parametrium metastasis, pelvic arteriography indicated the early metastasis of parametrium ves- sels. Conclusions. Even though it is difficult to predict the early parametrium metastasis in patients with gestational trophoblastic disease by B-ultrasonic investigation, our data would support the introduction of transvaginal ultrasonography in the diagnosis and evaluation of gestational trophoblastic tumour.
基金Supported by The Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of South Korea funded by the Ministry of Education,No.NRF-RS-2023-00237287 and No.NRF-2021S1A5A8062526The Local Government-University Cooperation-Based Regional Innovation Projects,South Korea,No.2021RIS-003.
文摘This manuscript explores the case on the occurrence of uterine artery pseudoaneurysm(UAP)during hysteroscopy endometrial polypectomy and the subsequent successful treatment via uterine artery embolization(UAE).Moreover,we focus on the management and treatment options for UAP in patients of advanced maternal age.A pseudoaneurysm is an extraluminal blood collection with a disrupted flow that communicates with the parent vessel via a defect in the arterial wall.The reported case involved a 48-year-old primiparous woman who developed a UAP after uterine polyp removal.The study enhances the understanding of UAP,a rare but potentially life-threatening condition,by providing a detailed and well-documented account of the comprehensive case presentation,effective use of medical imaging techniques for diagnosis,successful postoperative patient management following UAE,and practical clinical recommendations for clinicians managing similar cases.Overall,this study highlights the importance of considering UAP as a differential diagnosis in patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding following hysteroscopic surgery.Additionally,this manuscript recommends that clinicians with a high index of suspicion for UAP promptly request ultrasonography and computed tomography to facilitate early diagnosis.UAE is suggested as a primary treatment due to its effectiveness and safety,particularly in facilities capable of avoiding hysterectomy.
文摘Cornual heterotopic pregnancy is an extremely rare,life-threatening complication during pregnancy.Here,we report a 33-year-old woman who suffered cornual heterotopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization embryo transfer.To prevent rupture during heterotopic pregnancy,she received laparoscopic surgery to remove the ectopic gestational sac at 7^(+2) weeks of gestation.Ultimately,she delivered a healthy boy at 38^(+3) weeks of gestation.Here,we also review the clinical presentations,risk factors,treatment options and outcomes of cornual heterotopic pregnancy.