Uterine sarcomas are uncommon tumours from mesenchymal elements. They are thought to arise primarily from endometrial stroma and uterine muscle, respectively. When endometrial stroma undergoes malignant transformation, it might be…
Uterine leiomyosarcomas are the most common uterine sarcomas. For clinicians, they are difficult tumours to manage. Preoperative detection is difficult because of the similarity in clinical presentation to ordinary fibroids….
1. a) F b) F c) T d) F e) F A Gynecologic Oncology Group prospective phase III randomised trial compared whole abdominal radiation to ifosfamide plus cisplatin as adjuvant…
1. If a pregnant woman has a Hb of 9.5 g/dL at eight weeks of gestation the flowing is/are true: a) She carries an increased risk of delivering a low birth…
Management of pregnancies with human immunodeficiency virus, haemolytic anaemia, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (HELLP) syndrome, and low platelets presents complexities in investigations and treatments, because these conditions and their…
The incidence of haematological malignancies in pregnancy ranges from 1 in 1000 to 1 in 10,000. International prospective epidemiology, management and outcome data are important to gain further knowledge of…
The management of red-cell alloimmunisation has been revolutionised by the widespread use of anti-D administration for mothers who are rhesus negative, and the availability of non-invasive, ultrasound-based techniques for reliable…
Women with inherited bleeding disorders may face several haemostatic challenges during pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy in these women requires specialised and individualised care. Prenatal diagnosis is primarily considered in families…
Early pregnancy loss is the most common pregnancy complication. About 15% of pregnancies result in pregnancy loss and 1% of women experience recurrent miscarriage (more than three consecutive miscarriages). The…
Antiphospholipid syndrome is characterised by a variety of clinical and immunological manifestations. The clinical hallmarks of this syndrome are thrombosis and poor obstetric outcomes, including miscarriages, fetal loss and severe…
