Case Report
Accessory and Cavitated Uterine Mass-Communicating Type: A Rare Mullerian Anomaly
Authors:
Aswathy P, Priya PV, Sankar S
Abstract:
Background: Accessory and cavitated uterine mass (ACUM) is a rare clinical entity. Reported cases of ACUM have no communication with main uterine cavity. Here we report a case of mullerian anomaly resembling ACUM but having communication with main uterine cavity. Case Presentation: 47 year old lady presented with lower abdominal distension and pain. Radiological evaluation: large pelvic cyst suggestive of pyometra or a peritoneal cyst. Laparotomy finding: a fully developed normal uterus and a large cystic mass near the left broad ligament suggestive of a degenerating broad ligament leiomyoma. The mass was removed along with uterus. Histopatho…
Case Series
Clinical and Urodynamic Studies in 50 Patients with Urinary Problem in Stage III and Stage IV Uterine Prolapse
Authors:
Roopa M*
Abstract:
Background: Stage III and IV uterine prolapse are associated with urinary incontinence. Type of urinary continence, symptoms and relation to urodynamic studies has been variably described. Methods: Design of the study. It was prospective interventional study. Setting study was conducted in tertiary care teaching hospital in south India. Participants: 51 patients with grade III and grade IV prolapse. Intervention: Urinary symptoms evaluation and urodynamic study was done before and after pessary.
Case Series
Comparison of Follicular Assessment Using a Manual Versus Automated 2D Ultrasound Method
Authors:
Roopa M*
Abstract:
Background: High intra- and inter-observer variability in the follicular assessment using 2D ultrasound (US) is still a concern. To solve this issue, a software solution, which automatically provides follicles’ count and their diameters using 2D US images obtained by a manual sweep of an ovary. The primary objective of this study was to compare result of the automated solution with manual 2D US-based assessment.
